Today’s Zaman, Turkey
Jan 29 2007

Budget problem solved, eyes on Armenia

Concerning the Armenian claims of genocide, the historical positions
of the Turkey and Armenia, have not been examined together so far.
However, 92 countries and institutions have lent support to the
so-called Armenian Genocide under pressure from the Armenian
Diaspora.
Turkey?s offer to set up a joint commission, and mutually open their
archives for examination, were not welcomed. Armenia rejected both
proposals, stating that they have no budget to meet the expenses of a
possible examination of their archives. Turkish History Foundation
President Professor Yusuf Halaçoğlu is one of those who do not
accept such a reason. Taking a big risk, Halaçoğlu promised to
fund a possible examination of the Armenian archives as the Turkish
History Foundation. What Armenia will say to the budgetary offer is a
matter of curiosity.