Davutoglu says Turkey took neccessary precautions to counter lobby that wants the U.S. to recognize so-called Armenian genocide.

ANKARA- Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu expects no negative comments from the U.S. or the president of the United States on the upcoming anniversary of the so-called "Armenian genocide."

Davutoglu answered journalists' questions Thursday before leaving for Japan for a nuclear weapons meeting.

Asked about whether Barack Obama will make a statement that will "irritate" Turkey on April 24, the anniversary of the so-called "Armenian genocide," Davutoglu said he expects no negative comments.

Since World War I, the Armenian diaspora claims that the events of the era constituted a “genocide.” The Turkish government completely rejects this charge.

"There has been an attempt in the U.S. Senate, the Foreign Relations Committee, from anti-Turkey lobbies," Davutoglu said. "I have talked with Mr. Kerry about the situation and he understood our concern."........[aa.com.tr]
10/4/14
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