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    ARMENIANS OF IRAN WILL INSIST ON GENOCIDE RECOGNITION

    July 03, 2013 | 12:41

    YEREVAN. - Armenian community of Iran actively participated in the
    recent presidential elections, MP Karen Khanlarian said during the
    Wednesday press conference.

    During the campaign, the Armenian community addressed candidates
    with a number of demands, first to recognize the Armenian Genocide
    and involve Armenians in the work of executive branches, for instance
    to appoint a presidential aide on national minorities. The candidates
    agreed with the demands.

    "Now, after elections, we will try to establish contacts with Hassan
    Rouhani," MP noted.

    He recalled that on the eve of April 24 Deputy Speaker of the
    Iranian parliament condemned the Armenian Genocide, earlier President
    Ahmadinejad had condemned the tragedy, while former president Khatami
    had visited Tsitsernakaberd.

    The Armenian community of Iran is estimated at 60,000-70,000. Many
    are leaving Iran due to socio-economic situations.

    "Armenians of Iran have no political problems," he said, adding that
    Armenians mainly leave for U.S. and Canada. Two Armenians are members
    of the Iranian parliament.

    Photo by Arsen Sargsyan/NEWS.am

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    From: A. Papazian
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