U.S. ambassador defends Obama’s failure to recognize GenocideApril 24, 2016 - 13:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Unites States' ambassador to Armenia visited Tsitsernakaberd the Armenian Genocide memorial to honor the memory of the victims of the mass atrocities. “It's an honor to represent the U.S. and the American nation while paying tribute to the victims of those events, which, as President Obama said, constituted one of the gravest tragedies of the 20th century,” Richard M. Mills told reporters. “By remembering them, we seek the prevention of such events.” In response to a question on Obama’s failure to keep his promise on the Armenian Genocide recognition, Mills said he thinks the president’s statement was “powerful.” “The President stays true to the comprehensive and fair recognition of events,” Mills added. Asked about the possibility of Obama’s unwillingness to harm relations with Turkey, the ambassador said: “The U.S. President said his activity is aimed at reaching truth and reconciliation between the two societies. By visiting the memorial and paying tribute to the memory of victims, we reaffirm our commitment.” Read also:Obama fails to keep Genocide recognition promise for 8th year Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. |