ISTANBUL — Armenians Archbishop in Turkey, Aram Ateşyan, supported Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan's condolences to 1915 on Thursday describing it 'exiting' and 'historical' move.
"The Prime Minister's speech and attitude relieved the Armenians grieves", Ateşyan said "This statement is a true response to those who are against Turkey's peace process" he added as appreciation on behalf of himself and the Patriarchate.
"I'm sure the statement is important step to build up new friendship bridges in the future," Ateşyan stated.
The Archbishop said it's the first time for a high ranking government official to make a similar statement in Turkey.
Statement may moderate Armenian diaspora's stance
Dikran Gülmezgil, head of the foundation of Armenian community Karagözyan said "Mr. Prime Minister's attitude to Armenian citizens was quite positive and his latest statement satisfied us, God bless Turkish PM."
Gülmezgil added that the statement will positively affect 1915 process and it may moderate diaspora's negative stance.
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