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Ankara to recall ambassador from Argentina over
Armenian Genocide recognition
17.05.2008 14:09 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Turkey plans to recall its
ambassador from Argentina for "political
consultations," in reaction to Buenos Aires’
recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Ambassador Hayri Hayret Yalav is expected to be
recalled to review bilateral relations with Argentina,
Today’s Zaman reports.
Argentinean Ambassador to Turkey Brugo Marco is
currently in Buenos Aires.
In April 2008, Argentina’s Senate proclaimed April 24
the Day of Reconciliation and Respect. The Turkish
Foreign Ministry announced that the move -conflicts
with historical facts and is a violation of the
international law.-
State Minister Mehmet Aydin cancelled a planned April
28-29 visit to Argentina which hosted -Alliance of
Civilizations- initiative meant to promote dialog
between the Islamic and Western publics.