YEREVAN. – There are two reasons for Turkish PM's statement made on the eve of the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, representative of Turkish organization said.

Levent Sensever, representative of Dur De organization, said Erdogan made the statement because of international pressure, and secondly, because of internal pressure from civil society. Members of organization discussed the statement with the Armenian community in Istanbul, he told reporters in Yerevan.

“As a representative of Turkish organization I had to be very cautious in my statement, and first I had to listen to local Armenians. For example, one of the AGBU leaders said the statement was a publicity stunt, and I do agree,”  Sensever said.

Representatives of Agos newspaper, that was founded by Hranit Dink, were of the same opinion, but they added it was the first formal statement on Armenian issue.

“I want to add that this statement will help us  – Turks and Kurds – who are struggling for Armenian Genocide recognition. The statement expanded area for struggle, and paved way for the ruling Justice and Development party members'  participation in debates on Armenian Genocide,” he emphasized.