PanArmenian News, Armenia
April 24 2009
Armen Djigarkhanyan: In truth, Obama saying the Genocide word is not
of importance
25.04.2009 17:19 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ When asked to express his opinion about US President
Barack Obama’s not saying the Genocide word in his April 24 address,
USSR People’s actor Armen Djigarkhanyan replied in a half-joking
manner, `I never met Obama, so I didn’t have a chance discuss the
issue.’
`What we are anticipating at present, is a matter of political
importance. The importance of Obama’s personality is of temporary
nature, while the Armenian Genocide recognition issue has a history of
94 years. The most important thing is our attitude to the current
situation. We are required to approach the matter with an open heart
and sober mind. Emotions won’t be of any use,’ the actor said.
Djikarkhanyan believes that anyone speaking about the Armenian
Genocide should first of all consider his competency with regard to
the matter. At the same time, the great actor expressed confidence
that any Armenian is entitled to demand Genocide recognition and allow
of possibility of diplomatic ties between Armenia and Turkey.