ArmInfo. Official Yerevan closely follows the discussions in the Israeli Knesset on the Armenian Genocide. On May 25, Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan told journalists on the margins of the 27th session of the Board of Trustees of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund.
"Armenia is closely following the situation in Israel on the issue of the Armenian Genocide, but this issue should be evaluated from different perspectives, I believe that this is primarily a contribution to the international efforts to prevent new genocides." This is an important issue for humanity and an important signal in this direction, "Mnatsakanyan said.
At the same time, he noted that the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide is one of the most important elements of the Armenian foreign policy.
Mnatsakanyan also informed that the foreign policy priorities of the new government will be presented shortly, and in this context noted that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has already voiced the main directions of this course. To note, in the Israeli Knesset discussions are held on the recognition of Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. They are initiated by a member of the Knesset from Meretz, Tamar Sandberg. Discussions were initiated at the background of deterioration of relations between Turkey and Israel. The proposal was submitted to the Parliament on May 16 this year. Several Israeli ministers and parliamentarians urged to recognize the Armenian Genocide against the backdrop of insults and critical statements on the part of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It is noteworthy that this step was negatively perceived in society and was regarded as a step that may turn into a genocide issue obscene political football.