Armenian Genocide centenary declaration 'of historic importance' September 18, 2017 - 13:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The declaration on the centennial of the Armenian Genocide is of major importance, the Catholicoas of the Great House of Cilicia, Aram 1, said on Monday, September 18 as he addressed the Armenia-Diaspora conference in Yerevan. "The political and humanitarian assistance provided by Armenia to the Syrian-Armenian community was an important step," Aram I said. "The declaration adopted on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was of historic significance. It is necessary to continue implementing such initiatives with the same determination and commitment." The 6th Pan-Armenian Armenia-Diaspora conference kicked off on Monday at Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex in Yerevan. Turkish-Armenian MP Garo Paylan is among the guests invited to participate in the event. Read also: Armenia’s goal is ‘at least’ a four-million population in 2040: president Karabakh people entitled to independent and secure life: Armenia   Top stories Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev held a summit on October 16 in Geneva, Switzerland. The majority of Israeli citizens are in favor of recognizing the Armenian Genocide, former Knesset lawmaker Alexander Tzinker said. Clark University history professor Taner Akcam will be honored with the 2018 Outstanding Upstander Award from the World Without Genocide. The facing extradition from Spain to Turkey, which accuses him of "terrorism", urged Madrid not to send him to a country   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Israel says 5 Syrian army projectiles hit Golan Heights  The Israeli Defense Forces claimed that at least five projectiles struck territories in the northern countryside of the Golan Heights.Serj Tankian says sad to leave Armenia after Orca premiere "Sad to leave you this morning Armenia but happy I got to spend some time with you again this year," Tankian said.Armenian "Dreamcatcher" snatches wild win in Bellator debut In Round 1, an overhand left from Shlemenko caused Mousasi’s eye to swell up badly, prompting Mousasi to take the action to the mat.Armenia may start testing electric buses The ministry of transport, communication and information technologies considers testing electric buses in Armenia. |
