Turkish Foreign Ministry reacted to statement of US President Donald  Trump on occasion of events of 1915

ArmInfo.The Turkish Foreign Ministry reacted to the statement of US President Donald Trump on the occasion of the events of 1915.

"We consider that the misinformation and false definitions contained  in U.S. President Trump's written statement of April 24, 2017  regarding the 1915 events are derived from the information pollution  created over the years by some Armenian circles in the U.S. by means  of propaganda methods. We expect from the new U.S. Administration not  to accredit the one-sided historical narrative of these circles,  which are known for their tendency to violence and hate speech and to  adopt an approach, which will take into consideration the sufferings  of all sides. We would like to remind the U.S. Administration that  the Ottoman Armenians who lost their lives during the First World  War, were commemorated again this year on April 24 at a ceremony held  by the Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul, with the respect they  deserve. The statement conveyed to this ceremony by President Recep  Tayyip Erdogan reflects the approach of Turkey on this issue." The  statement reads.

Ankara also reacted to the fact of burning the flag of Turkey during  the torchlight procession in memory of the Genocide victims in  Yerevan. Ankara considered this fact unacceptable and expressed its  protest.

To note, on April 24, President of the United States Donald Trump  delivered an annual message to Armenians on the occasion of the  Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire"Today we remember and honor  the memory of those who suffered during the "Metz Egern", one of the  worst mass atrocities of the 20th century. Since 1915 - in the last  years of the Ottoman Empire, 1.5 million Armenians were deported,  killed or sent to death. I join the Armenian community of America and  the entire Armenian Diaspora, who mourn the loss of innocent people  and the suffering of many. Reflecting on this gloomy chapter in the  history of mankind, we also recognize the steadfastness of the  Armenian people.  Many started a new life in the United States and  made an indelible contribution to the development of our country,  while retaining in their hearts the memories of a historical homeland  in which their ancestors founded one of the great ancient  civilizations. We must remember the atrocities to prevent their  recurrence.  We welcome the efforts of the Turks and Armenians to  recognize and accept the painful pages of their own history, which is  an important step towards creating the basis for a more just and  tolerant future," Trump said.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his condolences to  the Armenians on April 24, in connection with the 102nd anniversary  of the Armenian Genocide, which Ankara denies.