News

German Ambassador deems recognition of Armenian Genocide by Turkey will guarantee its membership to EU

24.04.2012

Turkish Government should recognize Armenian Genocide and friendship relations must be established between the two countries. Hans Johan Schmidt – Ambassador of Germany in Armenia paid a tribute to the victims of Armenian, Armenpress reports. The interlocutor stated that it is already the third year the he visits Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to pay tribute to the victims who died over a hundred years ago.
''We shall go ahead not forgetting the past '' the ambassador noted. He expressed his gratitude for the film that was shot depicting the interest of the Germans towards the event.
Schmidt hailed to build the future not neglecting the past which will stand for the sense of responsibility of the nation.
He stated that regardless the fact that the new generation is not to blame for the crime committed by their ancestors; Turkey must recognize Armenian Genocide to become the member of EU

← Back to the list