At a press conference, Rector of Igdır University, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Hakkı Yilmaz addressed the initiative to open a department of Armenian language and literature.

Unfortunately, the public misunderstood the university’s decision to invite a specialist from Armenia, Professor Ibrahim Yilmaz said. He pointed out it was not a final decision, but the initiative will, if necessary, be developed, Haberler reports.

The Turkish scholar pointed out the need for applying science in struggling against misinterpretation of historical events and propaganda.

Universities are instruments for doing it, as they are independents centers of free thought, he said. Most diverse viewpoints can be discussed in the light of facts at universities, the Professor said.

He stated he expects Ismail Aghayev, Head of the World Azerbaijani Diaspora, to apologize for insulting him. Otherwise, Ibrahim Yilmaz will file a lawsuit.

Aghayev called the initiative to open an Armenian studied department a failure and “going the limit.”