Georgianologist says Georgia’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide is unrealistic

15:27, 26 March, 2015

YEREVAN, 26 MARCH, ARMENPRESS. Georgia’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide is unrealistic. “The Georgian authorities aren’t afraid of Turkey’s reaction as much as the potential worsening of relations with Azerbaijan since the Azerbaijanis make large investments in Georgia and any pro-Armenian action may lead to serious consequences,”Georgianologist Joni Melikyan said during a March 26 press conference and added that the political forces forming a majority in Georgian parliament have also expressed their negative views on Georgia’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide in Georgian presses, as “Armenpress” reports.

The Georgianologist expressed concern about the efforts of Azerbaijani lobbying organizations in Georgia.

He also mentioned that the Georgian government still hasn’t decided on whether it will participate in the events dedicated to the Battle of Gallipoli in Turkey or the events dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide in Yerevan on April 24^th. “Georgia is trying to lead a balanced policy, and if the authorities decide that, based on economic factors, the President of Georgia must travel to Çanakkale, I think a delegation at the level of the Prime Minister of Minister of Foreign Affairs will also arrive in Yerevan,” Joni Melikyan emphasized.