A number of Diaspora Armenians have issued a statement today which reads:
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.
Charles Aznavour - Paris
Artur Chilingarov - Moscow
Edurado Ernekian - Buenos Aires
Hrayr Hovnanian - Washington D.C.
Jean Jansem - Paris
Armen Jigarkhanian - Moscow
Vache Manukian - London
Berdj Sedrakian -New York
Serge Tchuruk - Paris
Alain Terzian - Paris
Ruben Vardanian - Moscow