Tomris Azeri: "I do not think that Obama will recognize the so-called "Armenian genocide" but the first two months of the next year will create many problems for the Turkish people"

Turkey is an important state for the United States, therefore, I do not think that Washington will take any step against Ankara, said chairman of the American Azerbaijani Society Tomris Azeri, speaking about possible recognition of the so-called "Armenian genocide" by B.Obama.

She noted that any possible anti-Azerbaijani step of any US president will depend on the effectiveness of the activity of the Azerbaijani diaspora of America. "It is possible to inform them about the Azerbaijani position, in case our diaspora is strong", said she.

Speaking about the Baku charter adopted this year, she voiced hope that the charter will make an important contribution to the development of the diaspora movement.

"I took part in the second session of the World Azerbaijanis in Baku in 2001 and I remember this event well. I also spoke there. I remember well the speech of deceased Heydar Aliyev. He said important words to us: "Unite, be united, be strong and do not separate". But, after seven years I state with regret that we have not done all things that he told us to do", noted Tomris Azeri, adding that she has always been pessimistic and hopes that the charter will promote the development of the diaspora movement.

According to her the Azerbaijani diaspora is closely cooperating with the Turkish and Jewish communities, as there are many Jews, originating from Azerbaijan and Turkey who are devoted to the land where they were born.

"At the time, it would be better for us to cooperate more a greater number of ethnic groups. We do not contend ourselves only with the said two groups. Why not cooperate with the Georgian community? Georgia is a close friend to Azerbaijan. Or Pakistani community and so on. There are many ethnic groups in the United States and we are open for cooperation with all of them", noted the head of the Azerbaijani Society in the United States.

As for the plans to inform the Americans with reliable information about Azerbaijan and its problems, she said a large conference will be held in the Yale University in February when our compatriots commemorate the victims of Khojaly tragedy.

"It is necessary to stress the important of the constant work wth congressmen. It is necessary to meet each of them, hold talks. The US policy forms not only in Washington. Each member of our community must meet with his congressman and tell him: "I can vote for you but our problems are ..." This is done by Armenians. They have two big organizations in New Jersey and they constantly invite congressmen and disinform them/

For example, New Jersey is a large and important state, where there are many Turks, coming from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and so on. There are all opportunities for this state to become exemplary for Turks.

Few currently know about Khojaly. Therefore, I try to invite for Americans to each of our event. More Americans should know about it. Therefore, I think that the planned event in Yale University is of great importance in this sense.

/Day.Az/