Kiev hosts Pan-Ukrainian summit to commemorate Armenian GenocideApril 21, 2016 - 12:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Kiev on Wednesday, April 20 hosted the Pan-Ukrainian summit to mark the 101st commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. The event was organized by the Union of Armenians of Ukraine and the Armenian Embassy in Kiev. Prominent scholars, political and social figures, representatives of the Armenian community, clergy members, as well as experts from Ukraine’s various regions and MPs participated in the summit. Prior to the start of the event, the attendees had the opportunity to learn more about an exhibition, also opened in memory of the Armenian Genocide victims. A number of conferences, round-table discussions, presentations and lectures on the Genocide are being organized throughout Ukraine these days. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |