Erdogan: If Diaspora Ceases the Armenian Cause, We’ll Open Border

“IF DIASPORA CEASES BRINGING UP THE ARMENIAN CAUSE WE’LL OPEN THE
BORDER-GATE”

Azg/am
22 July 2004

According to the Turkish Sabah newspaper, the PM of Turkey Ragep
Tayyip Erdogan on his official visit to France met with Herve de
Charet, presidentof the French-Turkish group. The issue of Armenia
Cause was put forward during the meeting. Erdogan said: “This is an
issue for the historians. The Armenian Diaspora makes a mistake by
keeping this issue high in its agenda. It is not beneficial for
Armenia. As long as this propaganda keeps going there will be no
perspective for the Armenian-Turkish relations. If they put an end to
this then Turkey may be willing to open the border-gate.”

By Hakob Chakrian

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress