The President of the European Parliament Martin Shultz announced Monday that Turkey's integration into Europe is preconditioned by the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, reiterating the body's 1987 decision, Asbarez reports citing the official Web site of the Left Party of Germany.
"Turkey should recognize the Armenian Genocide and it would be considered as a precondition to enter the European Union," said Shultz during a meeting with Turkey's European Integration Minister and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bagis, who during a press conference later refused to answer questions pertaining to the announcement and comments he made earlier this year in Switzerland, effectively denying the Armenian Genocide.
President of European Parliament: Turkey's integration into Europe is preconditioned by the recognition of the Armenian Genocide
President of European Parliament: Turkey's integration into Europe is preconditioned by the recognition of the Armenian Genocide
