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Oct 12 2007
Ara Papian believes the borders drawn by Woodrow Wilson can become
reality
12.10.2007 12:54
`The frontiers between Armenia and Turkey have been and remain the
borders determined by Woodrow Wilson. There is no other legal
document setting the borders between the two countries,' former
Armenian Ambassador to Canada Ara Papian said in an interview with
Armenpress.
Ara Papian first presented Woodrow Wilson's legacy about a year ago.
According to Wilson's decision, Armenia's jurisdiction spread over
the provinces of Van, Bitlis, Erzrum and Trapizon, all in all 103,599
square kilometers.
Although the first speeches on Wilson's decision were very
interesting, many did not believe it could be realized. Nevertheless,
the meetings in Armenia and abroad over the past year are already
yielding results.
According to Ara Papian, many responses have been received from both
Armenia and abroad. Many parliamentary and non-parliamentary forces
have shown interest in the issue, including the Armenian
Revolutionary Federation Dashnaktsutyun.
Ara Papian is confident that earlier or later Armenia will be able to
restore its rights de jure on territories comprising part of the
Republic of Armenia. The diplomat attaches great importance to the
maturity of the idea and rise of awareness among the society, which
will, in turn, exert influence on political structures. Later
practical steps will be taken to vitalize the decision.
Ara Papian noted that the rights of Armenians over the
above-mentioned territories can be restored via the UN Security
Council, the International Court of Hague or the US Court.
Oct 12 2007
Ara Papian believes the borders drawn by Woodrow Wilson can become
reality
12.10.2007 12:54
`The frontiers between Armenia and Turkey have been and remain the
borders determined by Woodrow Wilson. There is no other legal
document setting the borders between the two countries,' former
Armenian Ambassador to Canada Ara Papian said in an interview with
Armenpress.
Ara Papian first presented Woodrow Wilson's legacy about a year ago.
According to Wilson's decision, Armenia's jurisdiction spread over
the provinces of Van, Bitlis, Erzrum and Trapizon, all in all 103,599
square kilometers.
Although the first speeches on Wilson's decision were very
interesting, many did not believe it could be realized. Nevertheless,
the meetings in Armenia and abroad over the past year are already
yielding results.
According to Ara Papian, many responses have been received from both
Armenia and abroad. Many parliamentary and non-parliamentary forces
have shown interest in the issue, including the Armenian
Revolutionary Federation Dashnaktsutyun.
Ara Papian is confident that earlier or later Armenia will be able to
restore its rights de jure on territories comprising part of the
Republic of Armenia. The diplomat attaches great importance to the
maturity of the idea and rise of awareness among the society, which
will, in turn, exert influence on political structures. Later
practical steps will be taken to vitalize the decision.
Ara Papian noted that the rights of Armenians over the
above-mentioned territories can be restored via the UN Security
Council, the International Court of Hague or the US Court.