DIYARBAKIR. – Mayor of Turkish city of Diyarbakir (Tigranakert) Osman Baydemir met French-Armenian Yerkir unity members and said that they are ready to elaborate road map for heirs of those Armenians who left Diyarbakir.

The mayor praised the visit of the Armenians and stated that any Armenian heir has the right to return and live in Diyarbakir, Armenian News-NEWS.am reports quoting PR department of Diyarbakir city hall.

“Armenians, Yezidi and Assyrian people have as much right as me to live on those lands. Diyarbakir is a city of all ethnic identities and religions. Armenians suffered great pains in 1914s and were forced to leave the city. After they left, we became poor, but we were rich when together. This is not only my viewpoint, but the majority of city residents share my point of view,” the Kurd mayor stated. 

The Mayor expects Armenians in October on the reopening ceremony of St Kirakos Church in Diyarbakir.