ANCA’s Aram Hamparian interviewed by journalist Aris Nalci of Turkey’s T24 Channel


ANCA’s Aram Hamparian interviewed by journalist Aris Nalci of Turkey’s T24 Channel –

Question #1) What is the Armenian lobby in the US?

Hamparian: The Armenian lobby is – at its heart – an American lobby, driven by US citizens of Armenian heritage and supported by our fellow citizens who believe that US interests and American values are advanced by policies that prevent genocide, promote human rights, advance self-determination, and strengthen bilateral ties with Armenia. The Armenian Lobby is, conceptually, a concerted effort to leverage our community’s civic resources, within our democratic system, to align US policy with shared American and Armenian values.

Question #2) Why are Armenians lobbying? Why is this lobbying needed?

Hamparian: The North Star of the Armenian Lobby is the survival and long-term viability of the Armenian nation. We provide a 360 degree defense against regional interests threatening our homeland, while a the same time building up Armenia and Artsakh.

Question #3) Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Cavusoglu and others often mention that the Armenian lobby cooperates with the Gulen movement in US? Is this true? If so, at which levels?

Hamparian: We frequently find ourselves fighting against the Gulen movement’s anti-Armenian attacks, including their efforts to block truth and justice for the Armenian Genocide or to oppose freedom for Karabakh.

Question #4) Do you have contacts and relations with Turkish and Kurdish politicians? If yes, What are your demands from them?

Hamparian: We have meaningful ties with the HDP, including with their Washington, DC office. We have a productive discourse on a broad range of issues, including efforts toward a just resolution – in Turkey and internationally – for the Armenian Genocide.

 


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