Sofia, April 24 (BTA) – Bulgaria’s Parliament Friday passed a resolution recognizing the mass extermination of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire in the 1915-1922 period. The vote was 157 in favour and 36 against. “The extermination of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire in 1915-1922 is identified by undeniable historic facts and
authentic documents,” the resolution points out. “According to the Bulgarian people’s humane traditions and the obligations assumed under the ratification of the UN instruments, Bulgaria draws a distinction between the historical legacy of the Ottoman Empire and the legacy of the Republic of Turkey and welcomes a dialogue between Turkey and Armenia on a conclusive commitment to the historic truth,” the resolution reads. More…
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