October 1, 2009 Armenian Revolutionary Federation Dashnaktsutyun and “Heritage” party signed a memorandum on joint struggle against signing the Protocols.

The parties support the establishment of diplomatic relations with Turkey, however call to expunge the provision of the present borders’ recognition from Protocols, as it implies recognition of anti-Armenian earlier signed agreements. Moreover, they oppose creation of historians’ sub-commission, as it discredits the fact of Armenian Genocide, recognized as outrage on humanity by many countries.

Besides, the parties consider Armenia-Turkey relations might hinder NKR international recognition and reinforcement of Artsakh borders.

“We call all Armenians to unite over this vital issue and further the implementation of fundamental principles of Armenian statehood and nation-wide purposes,” the statement says.

ARFD member Vahan Hovhannisyan and “Heritage” faction leader Stepan Safaryan signed the document.