YEREVAN. – Armenian community of Iran actively participated in the recent presidential elections, MP of Iranian parliament Karen Khanlarian said during the Wednesday press conference.

During the campaign, the Armenian community addressed candidates with a number of demands, first to recognize the Armenian Genocide and involve Armenians in the work of executive branches, for instance to appoint a presidential aide on national minorities. The candidates agreed with the demands.

“Now, after elections, we will try to establish contacts with Hassan Rouhani,” MP noted.

He recalled that on the eve of April 24 Deputy Speaker of the Iranian parliament condemned the Armenian Genocide, earlier President Ahmadinejad had condemned the tragedy, while former president Khatami had visited Tsitsernakaberd.

The Armenian community of Iran is estimated at 60,000-70,000. Many are leaving Iran due to socio-economic situations.

“Armenians of Iran have no political problems,” he said, adding that Armenians mainly leave for U.S. and Canada. Two Armenians are members of the Iranian parliament.

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