TURKEY RECALLS ITS AMBASSADOR TO CANADA OVER ARMENIAN DISPUTE

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22.04.2009 15:39

Turkey recalls ambassador in Canada over Armenian dispute

Turkey recalled its ambassador in Canada’s capital Ottawa after a
commemoration night organized to mark the Armenian genocide, Hurriyet
Daily News reported.

The decision to recall Ambassador Rafet Akgunay for "consultations"
came as a reaction to the commemoration of the Armenian genocide.

According to reports, Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney
attended the commemoration ceremony and made a speech despite warnings
made by the Turkish government. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper
also sent a message to mark the occasion.