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  • Armenia Wishes Turkey Well

    This may be of interest to some of you and illustrates the differences in mindset of diasporan armenians and those living in armenia

    Turkey and Armenia
    Even we wish you well

    Oct 6th 2005 | YEREVAN
    From The Economist print edition
    Armenians back Turkey's hopes for a European future

    IF THERE was a country in the world that wished the Turks ill, you might think it would be Armenia, where most citizens say their people suffered genocide at the hand of the Ottomans in 1915—and wish Turkey would admit this. But in fact, Armenians cautiously welcome their neighbour's Euro-success.

    Armenia's problems with the Turks are not just historical. Since 1993, the Ankara authorities have sealed the Turkish-Armenian border, in solidarity with their kin in Azerbaijan, part of whose territory is occupied by Armenians.
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    But people in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, assume that joining Europe will make Turkey change its ways: both its view of history, and its treatment of its neighbours. And the city's weary residents feel they need a break from tough regional realities. An isolated Armenia has had to find partners wherever it can. From Moscow to Los Angeles, the diaspora sends remittances; America's government also gives aid—$75m this year. But for ordinary people, life is hard.

    The economy has grown on paper but produces little. In what was once a medium-sized Soviet city, the centre is full of craters where mass housing has been torn down to make flats for rich exiles. In the words of a foreign-ministry adviser, “there is no alternative to getting on with our neighbours.”

    Arsen Ghazaryan, who co-chairs an association of Turkish and Armenian businessmen, is frustrated by the blockade. Braving the cost of transit through Georgia or Iran, he says, Turkish businessmen do around $100m worth of trade with Armenia annually. Every summer, thousands of Armenians catch the rays on Turkish beaches. But Mr Ghazaryan thinks of what might be: with its deep ports and vibrant internal market, he sees Turkey as a natural partner.

    In their attitude to Turkey, there are differences between local and overseas Armenians. While Armenia's government hails Turkey's breakthrough, many in the diaspora called it an undeserved reward for an unrepentant nation. “It's easy to be principled in the diaspora,” retorts a young woman in Yerevan. “They don't have to live between Turkey and Azerbaijan.”

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    Well, as much as I read the Economist, their stance toward the Armenian Genocide is neutral. They don't take a side, so I'm not surprised at this piece when I read it. I suppose it's both good and bad, but either way, the Armenian issue most likely will be burried.
    Achkerov kute.

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    • #3
      There is no guarantee that Turkey will open its border or recognize the genocide once it's part of the EU... So supporting their EU bid hoping it would make them change their ways is kinda naive. I think.


      Originally posted by Anonymous
      the Armenian issue most likely will be burried.
      I know huh!

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      • #4
        I don't think that Armenia is being naive with this stance. It involves the "who's the better man issue." What would the rest of the world think if Armenia did not wish Turkey well and instead maintained a hostile facade? That wont help Armenia in any way.

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        • #5
          We wish you a Merry Ramadan.

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          • #6
            Awwww...thanx thanx.... thats very nice of you people...

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            • #7
              Wastn there an article in the economist a few months back about the genocide?

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