Posted on 01/07/2020 5:12:11 PM PST by marshmallow
The Armenian community in Turkey appreciates reforms as it is going through one of the most comfortable periods in the history of the republic, while the diaspora exploits the idea of tragedy, said Sahak Maşalyan, who recently became the 85th Armenian patriarch.
"All minorities in Turkey agree on the fact that we are experiencing the most comfortable era during the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) administration," Maşalyan told Akşam daily, adding that the amendments made in the Foundations Law in 2008 were especially important in this regard.
Maşalyan noted that the concept of minorities has been used to interfere in Turkey's internal affairs since the Ottoman Empire.
"We do not want Turkey to be harmed in the global sphere because of this issue (of minorities). We are citizens of this country and any harm done to this country hurts us," Maşalyan said.
The newly elected patriarch also said his community was pleased about the state's interest and care, noting that they can easily contact President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, while ministers pay frequent visits and Istanbul Gov. Ali Yerlikaya always devotes close attention to their concerns.
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Cool. Blessed are the peacemakers.
After what the Ottomans did to them.
Two of my dearest Armenian friends were long time missionaries in Turkey, just out of college.
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