  Belgian parliament backs resolution recognizing Armenian Genocide July 24, 2015 - 08:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Belgian parliament approved Thursday, July 23, by majority vote a resolution to recognize the Armenian Genocide, according to Asbarez. The resolution stresses the need for Turkey to recognize the Genocide and urges Turkey and Armenia to “use the centenary of the Armenian Genocide to renew diplomatic relations, open the border and pave the way for economic integration.” The resolution filed by MP Peter De Roover was passed by the Foreign Relations Commission earlier this month. The Belgian Senate recognized the Armenian Genocide in 1998. Last month, Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel recognized the Genocide in an address to parliament, a move criticized by the Turkish Foreign Ministry.   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 |  Topic Latest news 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.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. |
