9 06.03.13 - President of the FRG Bundestag Norbert Lammert and the members of the delegation visited Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex Bundestag President visits Armenian Genocide memorial March 6, 2013 - 19:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The delegation led by President of the Bundestag Norbert Lammert visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex on March 6. They laid flowers at the memorial and observed a moment of silence in honor of the memory of Genocide victims. The delegation further visited the Genocide Museum-Institute and familiarized itself with the documents showcased. Norbert Lammert left the following note in the memory book, “The present generation must reap lessons from the past experiences when building their future.” “In 2005, Bundestag took a decision on 1915 events. The step was taken, in consideration of Germany’s past. Criticism of your own history is vital to decision-making for the sake of common good,” he told a press briefing. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Russia clarifying reports on Baku’s alleged arms supply to Ukraine Russia says is carefully working to verify reports about alleged arms supplies from Azerbaijan to Ukraine Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. |