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TURKEY'S MEMBERSHIP IS USEFUL
Lragir, Armenia
Nov 8 2006
Speaker Tigran Torosyan thinks Turkey's membership to the EU may be
useful for Armenia because "every country which becomes member of
this organization should honor the principles that exist within the
EU. And these principles are favorable for Armenia." In particular,
Tigran Torosyan mentioned the problem of opening the borders, and
said it would be strange if the question were not solved but Turkey
became member of the EU.
On the other hand, Tigran Torosyan is not optimistic about Turkey's
moves because "in meetings with their representatives over the past
years he noticed that they have a fossilized approach and do not feel
free with regard to questions related to Armenia." In addition, the
prime minister of Turkey has announced today that Turkey is ready to
revise Article 301 of their Crime Code. This article bars expressing
an opinion on the Armenian Genocide, which differs from the official
standpoint.
Lragir, Armenia
Nov 8 2006
Speaker Tigran Torosyan thinks Turkey's membership to the EU may be
useful for Armenia because "every country which becomes member of
this organization should honor the principles that exist within the
EU. And these principles are favorable for Armenia." In particular,
Tigran Torosyan mentioned the problem of opening the borders, and
said it would be strange if the question were not solved but Turkey
became member of the EU.
On the other hand, Tigran Torosyan is not optimistic about Turkey's
moves because "in meetings with their representatives over the past
years he noticed that they have a fossilized approach and do not feel
free with regard to questions related to Armenia." In addition, the
prime minister of Turkey has announced today that Turkey is ready to
revise Article 301 of their Crime Code. This article bars expressing
an opinion on the Armenian Genocide, which differs from the official
standpoint.