Turkish PM: Genocide recognition is 'European racism'
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Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Friday angrily condemned the European Parliament for adopting a resolution urging Turkey to recognize the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide, saying it was a sign of growing "racism" in Europe.
The European Parliament Wednesday agreed a resolution urging Turkey to use the centenary of the 1915 tragedy to "recognize the Armenian genocide" and help promote reconciliation between the two peoples.
"The European Parliament should not take decisions that would result in hatred toward a certain religion or ethnic group if it wants to contribute to peace," said Davutoglu.
"This issue is now beyond the Turkish-Armenian issue. It's a new reflection of the racism in Europe."
