Ankara strives to overcome “psychological barrier” by commemorating Armenian Genocide

[Mos]

What you think of this? Just another fake symbolism?

Sabah: Ankara strives to overcome “psychological barrier” by commemorating Armenian Genocide
February 7, 2011 - 17:22 AMT 13:22 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - After the fist commemoration of Holocaust victims this year, official Ankara intends to take similar steps on April 24, Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day, to overcome “psychological barrier between Turkey and Armenia.”

According to Sabah, on January 27, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Ankara sent Foreign Ministry representative to visit Istanbul’s xxxish community while Minister for EU Affairs Egemen Bagis became the first Turkish official to visit Auschwitz concentration camp memorial.

“At January’s National Security Council session, a decision was taken to establish contact with Armenian Diaspora, specifically, U.S. Armenian community. It was also resolved to participate in April 24 events held worldwide. A dialogue with Armenian Diaspora is essential in establishing ties with the Armenian nation,” Sabah said.

As the article notes, Turkish authorities suspended political boycott against countries which recognized the Armenian Genocide.

[levon]

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What you think of this? Just another fake symbolism?

I have a hard time believing the Turks would just drop their century long denial and take part in commemorations. Most likely it's a stunt.

[Mos]

Re: Ankara strives to overcome “psychological barrier” by commemorating Armenian Geno

I have a hard time believing the Turks would just drop their century long denial and take part in commemorations. Most likely it's a stunt.

Probably just to look good for EU, but interesting that Turk are evens suggesting this, and not everyday turks, politicians.

[Eddo211]

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Armenian propaganda.....good one.

[Eddo211]

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Looks like there is some truth to this guys however it sounds like they are up to a different technic to make it look like Turks suffered as much. These guys are something else, lets see how far this goes.

http://www.sabah.com.tr/Gundem/2011/02/07/yahudi_acilimindan_sonra_ermeni_acilimi

Short translation on above link by a Turk:
In a bid to dissipate it's dependence of the xxxish lobby at Capital Hill, the Turkish Security Council has authorised the Turkish Government in making direct contact with the Armenian diaspora and also commemorating Armenian Genocide day.

The proviso is that Turkey will also commemorate the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Turks who perished during the same time.

http://www.huliq.com/8738/turkey-may-send-minister-armenian-genocide-observance

[KanadaHye]

Re: Ankara strives to overcome “psychological barrier” by commemorating Armenian Geno

Looks like there is some truth to this guys however it sounds like they are up to a different technic to make it look like Turks suffered as much. These guys are something else, lets see how far this goes.

http://www.sabah.com.tr/Gundem/2011/02/07/yahudi_acilimindan_sonra_ermeni_acilimi

Short translation on above link by a Turk:
In a bid to dissipate it's dependence of the xxxish lobby at Capital Hill, the Turkish Security Council has authorised the Turkish Government in making direct contact with the Armenian diaspora and also commemorating Armenian Genocide day.

The proviso is that Turkey will also commemorate the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Turks who perished during the same time.


http://www.huliq.com/8738/turkey-may...ide-observance

Hey, let's overlook the fact that the Turks died defending the Ottoman Empire while the Armenians were systematically butchered or sent on death marches. Just a small detail.

[Eddo211]

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Hey, let's overlook the fact that the Turks died defending the Ottoman Empire while the Armenians were systematically butchered or sent on death marches. Just a small detail.

Eventhough I attend the AG demonstration every year I say Armenian Diasporans should drop this resolution from the US congress....it is an insult and waist of our limited resources plus, it has become nothing but a political card. Lets take that card away see how they (USA) like it. they be shocked

[Davo88]

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Will Erdogan bow down in front of the Armenian genocide memorial in Yerevan on April 24 alongside the Armenian president? I highly doubt it, but this is still somewhat interesting.