The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Turkey has harshly criticized Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide,Neue Zürcher Zeitung informed.
Turkey's MFA disapproves Belgium PM’s recognition of Armenian Genocide
STEPANAKERT, JUNE 22, ARTSAKHPRESS: At the Belgian parliament, Michel had formally recognized—on behalf of his government—the genocide of the Armenians. He had stated that the tragic events that occurred from 1915 to 1917, and which were initiated by the last government of the Ottoman Empire, need to be qualified as genocide.
“This statement of the Belgian Prime Minister is inconsistent with historical facts. It is neither acceptable nor justifiable.
“It is inevitable that this attitude will give rise to unfavorable results in our bilateral relations with Belgium,” specifically reads the Turkish MFA’s respective statement.
