Turkish PM asks Merkel not to use word ‘genocide’ in Bundestag resolution
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has personally asked German Chancellor Angela Merkel not to use the word “genocide” in the statement of Bundestag dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, German news outlet Die Welt reports citing its sources.
According to the report, the Turkish and German leaders had a telephone conversation, during which Davutoglu attempted to substantiate his request to not use the term “genocide.”
The denial of the Armenian Genocide is Turkey’s official policy, the news outlet notes.