GEORGE BUSH DID NOT CALL 1915 EVENTS AS GENOCIDE

Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
April 25 2007

On the eve of so called "Armenian genocide" U.S. President George
Bush in his annual April 24 speech did not call 1915- 1923 historical
events as genocide.

The US president called events of that time tragedy again, not using
the word "genocide".

"We commend the individuals in Armenia and Turkey who are working to
normalize the relationship between their two counties. A sincere and
open examination of the historic events of the late-Ottoman period
is an essential part of this process. The United States supports and
encourages those in both countries who are working to build a shared
understanding of history as a basis for a more hopeful future,"
President Bush said.

U.S. President also touching on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict said :
"The United States remains committed to working with Armenia and
Azerbaijan to promote a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh
conflict."