Armenia hails German Bundestag’s move to recognize Gemocide – Nalbandian

June 2, 2016 By administrator

Below is Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian’s statement hailing the passage by the German Bundestag of the resolution on recognizing the Armenian Genocide.
“Armenia welcomes the adoption of the resolution by the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany on recognition of the Genocide committed against Armenians and other Christian peoples.

“President Joachim Gauck’s statement on the occasion of the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide together with this resolution adopted by Bundestag are Germany’s valuable contribution not only to the international recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide, but also to the universal fight for the prevention of genocides, crimes against humanity.

“While Germany and Austria, as former allies of the Ottoman Empire, are today acknowledging their part of responsibility in the Armenian Genocide, the authorities of Turkey are continuing to obstinately reject the undeniable fact of genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire.

“The international community has been waiting for 101 years that Turkey would face its history.”

Nalbandian Decries Turkey’s Plan to Mark Gallipoli Centennial on April 24

January 21, 2015 By administrator

BRUSSELS (ArmRadio)—Turkey’s decision to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli on April 24, the day Armenians mark the beginning of the Armenian Genocide, “cannot be conceived by anyone as a proper step,” Armenia’s Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandain told a press conference on Monday, following an Armenia-EU Cooperation Council meeting in Brussels.

“You know that the Armenian President invited President Erdogan to participate in the commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in April 2015,” Nalbandian said. “I conveyed the written invitation to President Erdogan being in Ankara in August of the last year. Until now we haven’t receive any response. Concerning the Turkish President’s invitation, President Sarkisian responded the day after it was received. The text was made available for the press,” Nalbandian said in response to a question from Radio Free Europe.

“I don’t think it is appropriate to organize such an event in Turkey on the 24th of April and I can’t believe that anybody will perceive this as a proper step,” the Armenian Minister said.

Speaking about the tragedy in Gyumri, Nalbandian said: “We hope very much that all investigation procedures will be completed as soon as possible and those guilty will be punished in accordance with the law. Of course, this horrible crime created a lot of natural human anger and emotions in Armenia’s public opinion.”

“As for relations with Russia, we have strong, allied, strategic ties and we will continue to strengthen and enhance them further with joint efforts,” he added.

Edward Nalbandian reiterated that “Armenia is going to develop and deepen comprehensive cooperation and partnership with the European Union, taking into due consideration commitments in other international, integration formats.”

Turkish media “unveiled” reasons for Nalbandian’s visit to Ankara

August 27, 2014 By administrator

The analyst of Turkey-based Star daily “unveiled” the reason for Armenia’s decision to send foreign minister to the inauguration ceremony for the newly elected president of Turkey.

Analyst Zeynep Turgul believes that the reason for Armenia’s decision is to response to Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s message sent on the occasion of April 24.

According to him, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will arrive in Turkey to hand over a letter from President Serzh Sargsyan. However, it is noted that the meeting between Nalbandian and Ahmet Davutoglu has not been planned.

The analyst said that some sources suggest Nalbandian may also convey an invitation for Erdogan to visit Armenia on April 24, 2015.

As reported earlier, Edward Nalbandian will travel to Ankara to attend Thursday’s inauguration ceremony for the newly elected president of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.