Armenia's rep. to UN urges for condemnation of genocidesApril 5, 2013 - 16:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UN hosted a conference for prevention of genocides, with the event made possible through the assistance of the Armenia's permanent mission to the UN and a number of NGOs. The April 4 conference hosted the UN-accredited diplomats and foreign guests. Armenia's permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Karen Nazaryan delivered an address, urging for condemnation of genocides to prevent their recurrence and restore justice. As the diplomat noted, Armenia continues campaigning for international recognition of the Genocide and is grateful to countries and organizations who've acknowledged this crime against humanity. Following the speeches of scientists and art critics who briefed those gathered about their works on Genocide, Michael Hagopian’s documentary Voices From the Lake about Kharberd massacres was screened. In conclusion, the winners of Best Essay on Genocide contest were awarded prizes and diplomas, Foreign Ministry press service reported. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. |