Turkish Press
March 16 2007
Halacoglu Denies Making Statements On Not Opening Archives To
Research
Published: 3/15/2007
ANKARA – Yusuf Halacoglu, chairman of the Turkish Historical Society
(TTK), stated that he did not make any statements affirming that he
would not open some parts of the (Turkish) archives (on Armenians) or
not display some documents, regarding the joint research planned to
be carried out in Harput, recently cancelled by Armenian historian
Ara Sarafyan.
Commenting on the articles of several columnists, alleging that
Sarafyan has given up the idea due to Halacoglu`s unwillingness to
show several documents, TTK chairman said in a written statement that
such allegations were inaccurate.
Halacoglu emphasized that he was never unwilling, nor he never made
any statements on not opening archives or documents to researchers.
"Every researcher knows that I do not have the authority to hide
documents or make any restrictions. Management of the state archives
belongs to the State Archives DG," Halacoglu indicated.
Halacoglu reiterated that he would like to carry out studies on the
issue with not only Armenian colleagues, but with scientists from
other countries as well.
"We will continue to cooperate with those who accept our proposal to
carry out a joint research," Halacoglu added.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
