TURKISH OPPOSITION SEEKS ISTANBUL’S ARMENIAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT
PanARMENIAN.Net
June 2, 2011 – 16:09 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net – A representative of Turkey’s opposition Republican
People’s Party (CHP) Aydin Ayaydin met with the Patriarchal Vicar of
Constantinople, Archbishop Aram Ateshian.
As Mr. Ayaydin noted at the meeting, CHP will protect Turkey’s national
minorities’ interests. “This is a party line which does not depend
on religion, race or language,” Hurriyet quoted him as saying.
The Archbishop, in turn, stated that Armenian community is expecting
help and support on behalf of CHP.
Parliamentary election in Turkey is set for June 12. aëò Justice
and Development Party headed by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan
holds the leadership, followed by Republican People’s Party (CHP)
and nationalists which may overcome a 10% barrier.
From: A. Papazian
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