YEREVAN. – All Alawites of Turkey know about Armenian Genocide and recognize the demands of Armenians, European Peace and Democracy Assembly (ABDEM) member said.

Aliekbaf Pektas is a member of ABDEM delegation that arrived in Yerevan to honor victims of the Armenian Genocide on April 24.

The Alawites make one third of Turkey's population, that is around 25 million, he said, adding that 1.5 million Alawites live in Europe.

“We recognize the Armenian Genocide and are here today. All Alawites think that Turkey must apologize to Armenians, and they do support Armenians' demands,” Pektas said in during a press conference in Yerevan.

The organization having over 1 million members opposes denial policy and demands that Turkish government should recognize Armenian Genocide and bear responsibility for the consequences. ABDEM operates in Germany but has branches in many European states.