YEREVAN (Combined Sources), March 9– Ankara is threatening to walk away from several business deals with the United States if the Armenian Genocide is officially recognized, according to Turkish news sources.

Foreign Minister of Turkey Ahmet Davutoglu recently had a meeting with Turkish Ambassador to the US Namik Tan, who was recalled to Ankara following the endorsement of the resolution.

According to the Turkish Stargazete, Davutoglu and Tan discussed Ankara’s additional steps based on whether US President Barack Obama uses the word “genocide” in his April 24 address to Armenian-Americans.

According to the report, Ankara will freeze a $1.2 billion deal on the F-35 fighter program and cancel the purchase 14 CH-47 Chinook helicopters as well as Patriot missiles. Ankara will also limit its support to the US over Iran and Afghanistan.

Davutoglu reportedly thanked the Turkish opposition for its support in the fight against the US congressional resolution on the Armenian Genocide adopted on March 4 by the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

At a meeting with Turkish parliamentary delegation members, who had gone to Washington with the aim of thwarting the adoption of the resolution, Davutoglu expressed his gratitude for the fight carried out jointly by the Turkish authorities and the opposition, according to Turkish daily Hürriyet Daily News & Economic Review.

“It’s very important that our parliament acted unanimously for an issue essential to our nation. Our authorities and opposition put up a joint fight for which I am grateful. I wish our unity will continue for the further process, too,” said Davutoglu.

Photo caption: Foreign Minister of Turkey Ahmet Davutoglu