Iran condemned the Armenian Genocide: diplomatic delicacy (video)
The Islamic Republic of Iran and Patriarchate of the Great House of Cilicia issued a joint statement condemning the Armenian Genocide. This statement has both religious and political importance, explains Iranian studies expert Karen Mkrtchyan, “This statement has diplomatic delicacy. The Islamic Republic of Iran expressed its attitude towards the Armenian Genocide through the Patriarchate. If Iran did it through our state, it would be politicized.” According to the information of Iranian studies expert, there haven’t been negative reactions from the Islamic society on this statement. Dean of YSU Faculty of History, Professor Edik Minasyan also stresses the importance of this statement and reminds that Iran is not only our neighboring but also friendly country, “I stress the importance of the role, which this country played during the first years of independence. Once, Iran was the only way to connect to the outside world. It has a big role in our history.” To remind, the Islamic Republic of Iran hasn’t given an official response whether on April 24 it will visit Armenia. The speakers say that in all probability the delegation of Iran will be in Armenia on April 24.
