Turkey recalled its ambassador to Washington Thursday evening after a congressional panel approved the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res. 252). Turkey's mass media are full of statements condemned the decision of U.S. congressmen.
"I consider the decision unreasonable. It lacks respect to the Turkish nation. The adopted resolution is far from the historical realities and is incompatible with Armenia-Turkey relations. The decision will significantly damage the stability and peace in Caucasus, as well as the nations' efforts to establish long-term good-neighborly relations. I see this decision, following the political configuration, as injustice to history. After this voting, Turkey does not claim responsibility for negative results in any sphere," Turkish President Abdullah Gul said following the decision of the U.S. congressional panel to recognize the Resolution.
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan voiced serious concern over the Resolution adoption and the government said the Resolution would harm Turkish-American relations and prevent Armenian-Turkish peace deal.
"We condemn this resolution which accuses the Turkish nation of a crime it has not committed," reads a statement of Turkey's Government.
Note that Ankara recalled its ambassador to Washington, Namik Tan, Thursday evening after the Committee approved of the resolution. Namik Tan promised to inform about his further steps after consulting with his government.
March 4, U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted Armenian Genocide resolution (H.Res.252) with a vote of 23 to 22. After it was put to the vote in Profile Committee, the Resolution will be submitted to the House of Representatives for final vote.