Basque Country Parliament Condemns Armenian Genocide

BASQUE — The Parliament of the Basque Country (País Vasco) adopted a statement, condemning the Armenian Genocide, and urged Turkey for recognition. It also called for peace between Armenia and Turkey, stressing the need for the latter to face its own history.

The parliament-adopted statement expressed solidarity and respect for the families of the Genocide victims who to this day suffer repercussions of the tragedy, Abc.es reports.

The parliament called for a transparent dialogue between Armenia and Turkey for a better future which can become a possibility through justice, understanding and recognition.