Kezban IYIYUREK (JTW)
US Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) has urged the European Union (EU) to press Turkey to recognize the Armenian historical claims. Armenians argue that the 1915 events was genocide while the Turks argue the reverse.
The US does not recognise Armenian claims, and the American presidents have never mentioned the word ‘genocide’ in their regarding speeches.
A Turkish diplomat told the JTW that the American congresmen should be more constructive in Turkey-Armenia relations instead of provocating the sides. “We should focus on the current problems. An EU member Turkey would be a golden opportunity for the neigbouring Armenia” the diplomat added.
The United States has called upon Turkey to restore economic, political and social ties with Armenia, while the European Parliament has adopted a resolution urging Ankara to open its border with Armenia, and recognize the genocide, as a precondition to membership to the EU.
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