Turkey keeps on using blackmail language with international community and primarily with U.S., stating that Armenia-Turkey reconciliation will be frozen if the Congress recognizes Genocide, ARF Dashnaktsutyun member and head of the standing committee on defense, national security and internal affairs Hrayr Karapetyan told the journalists.

“Thus, Turkey once again tries to prevent any chance for U.S. President to say the word &‘genocide’ during his April 24 speech. If Obama does not do so, it will mean the White House again gave in to Turkey’s policy of blackmail,” Karapetyan noted. He also underlined that even in this case victory of Turkish diplomacy will be temporary, as sooner or later the U.S. will recognize Armenian Genocide. “Obama should realize that the sooner U.S. recognizes Genocide, the earlier Armenian-Turkish relations will be normalized,” ARFD member stated. Karapetyan expressed confidence that some day Turkey will have to recognize Genocide if Armenia adheres to its principles.

The politician fears that Armenia will be urged to ratify the Protocols under the foreign pressure that is fraught with perils. He maintained that if Turkey does not ratify the documents by April 24, Armenia should withdraw its signature. “Though, it does not mean we should insist on Armenian-Turkish border opening and establishment of diplomatic relations,” MP concluded.

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