THEY WERE KILLED BECAUSE OF BEING ARMENIANS, PRIME MINISTER SAYS
Aysor
Jan 19 2010
Armenia
"Our compatriots were killed in the capital of Azerbaijan 20 years ago
for their being Armenians. Paying tribute to victims of those days,
we must stress this: they were killed because of being Armenians,
because of Armenian routes," said Armenia’s Prime Minister Tigran
Sarkisian at today’s action timed to the anniversary of the Baku
Massacres in January 13-19 1990. He added that not only the 20-year-ago
massacres but the official policy of today’s Azerbaijan declares hate
against Armenians.
"Are there any guarantee that new massacres will not happen? History
learns us: the only guarantee for safe living and deciding national
matters is a strong and independent state," said minister.
"We must have a strong state which is able to protect Armenians all
over the world. It’s necessary for national-related matters to have a
strong solidarity, and cooperation, as we can meet mew serious danger
and challenges," said Tigran Sarkisian.