The Pan-Armenian Declaration on the 100thanniversary of Armenian Genocide is an unprecedented event – Armenia, Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and the Armenian Diaspora issued the first-ever joint declaration, Ruben Safrastyan, Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies, told reporters on Friday.
Pan-Armenian Declaration is best answer to Turkey – Ruben Safrastyan
STEPANAKERT, JANUARY 30, ARTSAKHPRESS: “I am deeply convinced that the common will the Armenian people is showing on the threshold of the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide is the greatest benefit.
“The declaration is evidence that all Armenians perceive the issue as requiring tremendous efforts and that Armenia, Artsakh and the Armenian Diaspora are acting jointly. This is the best answer to Turkish authorities’ policy,” Mr Safrastyan said.
The declaration proves that it is time for the issue to be considered in its legal respects.
“We must start the most serious work and carry it through – having the issue considered in its legal respects thus achieving our historical aim. Yes, for decades we have made efforts at recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide, and it is time for the issue to be considered in legal respects. I think the relevant work will be done at a proper level,” Mr Safrastyan said.
