Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
Aug 24 2007
Iosif Shagal: Israel’s position on `Armenian genocide’ has not changed
[ 24 Aug 2007 18:02 ]
Israeli Foreign Ministry has officially replied to Turkey’s request
of explanation of the US influential Jewish organization,
Anti-Defamation League stating it will recognize so-called Armenian
genocide. Israeli parliament member, president of Israel-Azerbaijan
International Association, Iosif Shagal told APA. He said in its
reply the foreign ministry stated that ADL is an independent body.
`As to Israel’s position, it has not recognized `Armenian genocide’,
and its position regarding that has not changed.’
The parliamentarian reminded that Turkey asked Israel to address this
problem using its influence on the US Jewish lobby. Mr.Shagal said
the events in the US caused by the influence of Armenian diaspora
adding that ADL’s statement to recognize `Armenian genocide’ was
unexpected.
Commenting on the question whether ADL’s statement would harms the
relations of Israel with Turkey and Azerbaijan the parliamentarian
said this might cause certain instability but there exist strategic
partnership relations between these countries, `These relations are
not formal but have fundamental, deep bases. I think we can solve all
problems together,’ he stressed./APA/