YEREVAN, MAY 2, ARMENPRESS. Former Foreign Minister of Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg says he will be happy if other countries follow the Czech Republic’s example and recognize the Armenian Genocide.

“Of course, it is their decision. The Czech parliament made a decision to accept that what had happened several years ago was a genocide, yes, it was really a genocide. We are satisfied that last year Germany acknowledged the Armenian Genocide, however, our decision has nothing to do with this. I wish good luck to Armenia, it can trust the Czech people since they are friends of Armenians”, he said in an interview with Armenpress.

The former Czech FM said Armenia and Czech Republic have good relations, and there is no problem between them. “Both countries can cooperate in a lot of fields, can develop joint programs in energy field, for instance like the Czech Republic and Georgia. I think there are many respective programs for cooperation”, Karel Schwarzenberg said.

The Czech parliament on April 25 adopted a resolution on recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide. 107 MPs took part in the voting, with 104 votes in favor of the resolution, and 22 abstained.

The same day the Czech President Milos Zeman extended condolences to the Armenian community of Czech Republic on the 102^nd anniversary of the Armenian genocide.

Syuzi Muradyan