TURKEY * ARMENIA * RELATIONS * LETTER

Prominent Diaspora representatives sent an “Open  Letter to all

Armenians”-09.10.09

Yerevan, October 9. /Mediamax/. A group of prominent Diaspora Armenians sent an “Open  Letter to all Armenians” urging compatriots to assist the process of normalizing Turkish-Armenian ties “in all possible ways”.

The letter is signed by Charles Aznavour, Serge Tchuruk, Jean Jansem and Alain Terzian (France), Hrayr Hovnanian and Berdj Sedrakian (U.S.), Artur Chilingarov, Armen Jigarkhanian and Ruben Vardanian (Russia). Well known businessmen Edurado Ernekian (Buenos Aires) and Vache Manukian (London) also signed the letter.

The letter says:

“Dear compatriots,

The  Soccer Diplomacy initiated by the President of Armenia in September of last year opened the door for the process of the normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey. It has drawn the attention and the support of the entire international community.

It is clear that this process does not mean to forget the past and to question the fact and the importance of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian leaders with the sense of high responsibility for the future of the motherland and coming generations, act today with wisdom and courage for the establishment of the relations between the two countries and the opening of borders without any preconditions.

We support the policy adopted by the Armenian authorities by urging all our compatriots in Armenia and Diaspora to assist this process in all possible ways”.

10.10.2009