TURKISH PREMIER LICKING HIS WOUNDS?

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April 12 2010
Armenia

The Armenian Genocide resolutions approved by different Parliaments
are not of benefit to Armenia, Turkish Premier Recep Erdogan stated
on April 12 at the opening ceremony of the Center for Global Islamic
Studies at George Mason University in Washington.

Turkey rejects the charges of Genocide and unfair and biased
resolutions approved by different Parliaments, said the Turkish
Premier. It is up to historians, not Parliaments, to study history
and express their opinions, stated Recep Erdogan. Ankara stated its
readiness to make its archives available to the public and urged other
states to do the same. The Turkish Premier reminded the attendees
that he proposed the formation of a joint commission of historians
to the Armenian President, but the initiative remained unanswered.

The Armenian side, however, has repeatedly stated its position on
the issue. The fact that Premier Erdogan recalled that in Washington
is evidence that he understands the essence of the Armenian-Turkish
protocols and decided to make one more attack while on a visit to
country that initiated the Armenian-Turkish process.