YEREVAN, JUNE 8, ARMENPRESS. Czech media conducted an opinion poll among parliamentarians. It revealed that over 90% of the respondents supported Armenian Genocide recognition, editor-in-chief of the European “orer.eu” monthly Hakob Asatryan told “Armenpress”.

“MPs representing both ruling party and opposition took part in the poll. They told that what happened in 1915 is genocide. There are 1 or two MPs that are also members of the European Parliament and have thoroughly pro-Turkish stance. For years they have opposed the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, but now both the political atmosphere and the public opinion are favorable for that. I do not rule out the recognition of the Armenian Genocide may become inevitable”, Hakob Asatryan told.

Hakob Asatryan also informed that one of the MPs has proposed President Zeman to open an exhibition dedicated to the Armenian Genocide at the Presidential Residence.

He stated that the Armenian community must make extra efforts to foster the recognition procedure. According to Asatryan, the Turkish lobby is quite active in the Czech Republic, reminding that President of the Czech Chamber of Deputies Jan Hamacek has rather close ties with the Turks.

“I believe there will be progress, considering the strong public reaction, the support of the President and other political forces”, Hakob Asatryan said.