GERMANY’S ANTI-GENOCIDE MOVE TO ASSERT HISTORICAL TRUTH – ENVOY
15:11 * 23.04.15
Germany’s ambassador to Armenia said Thursday that he expects his
country’s legislative authorities’ move to back an anti-genocide
motion to succeed.
But Reiner Morell expressed strong doubts that their president would
use the word “genocide” to refer to the mass killings of Armenians
committed 100 years ago.
“We all understand that the expectations are great, but I do not know
what the president of Germany will say,” he said at the Yerevan-hosted
International “Social and Political Global Forum against the Crime
of Genocide”.
Asked about possible steps by Turkey, the diplomat said he doesn’t
think that the country can be influence by any leverage. “I am
confident that all that will be said or pronounced will not be against
Turkey; it will address the historical fact. We definitely want to
live in peace,” he said, noting that Armenian officials also often
reiterate their willingness for an open dialogue.
The ambassador said his country is trying to offer unbiased and
balanced support to Armenia and Turkey to promote a mutual dialogue.