US RECOGNITION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE IS INEVITABLE, RA FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS

armradio.am
25.10.2007 16:30

RA Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian is confident that the recognition
of the Armenian Genocide is inevitable.

Asked about the situation with the famous House Resolution 106,
Vartan Oskanian reminded that Armenia has welcomed the adoption
of the measure by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House
of Representatives, considering it an important step on the way of
restoration of historical justice.

"We really expect that the issue will be brought to a vote at the
plenary session and will be adopted. After all, the decision must
be taken by the US Congress, and we cannot influence it. They say
it’s not the proper time now. We can agree with that, but it’s their
choice. However, I’m confident that recognition is inevitable. The
US Congress will once recognize the Armenian Genocide," the Foreign
Minister said.

According to Mr. Oskanian, there is one positive factor in today’s
situation: even pro-Turkish Congressmen and public representatives
do not deny the fact of the Armenian Genocide. "The question is
considered exceptionally from the security perspective. I have not
met any statement denying the Genocide," the Minister noted, adding
that Turkey has serious reasons to worry.