EX-TURKISH ENVOYS SLAM CAMPAIGN APOLOGIZING TO ARMENIA

armradio.am
16.12.2008 13:56

A group of retired ambassadors slammed the recent internet campaign
launched to issue a public apology to Armenians regarding the 1915
incidents, Hurriyet Daily reported.

Around 200 Turkish academics, writers and journalists are planning
to issue an apology to the Armenians.

Retired diplomats and ambassadors issued on Monday a response to the
attempt, saying the campaign is "unfair, wrong and unfavorable for
the national interests."

"Such an incorrect and one-sided attempt would mean disrespecting our
history and betraying our people who lost their lives in the violent
attacks of the terror organizations in the final days of the Ottoman
Empire, as well as after, during the formation of the Republic," the
statement issued by around 60 retired ambassadors and diplomats said.

The diplomats also said in order to improve the relations between
neighboring countries both sides should recognize each other’s borders
and mutually share the pain each side suffered.

The statement was signed by CHP deputies Sukru Elekdag and Onur Oymen.