  Process of Genocide recognition is irreversible, Armenia says June 5, 2018 - 15:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of the crime of genocide is a process of supremacy of the world values and the re-establishment of human rights, Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesman Tigran Balayan told reporters on Tuesday, June 5. The process, he said, is intended to prevent the recurrence of such crimes, regardless of any internal political context and geopolitical developments. Balayan’s comments come amid uncertainties in the Israeli Knesset, which recently decided to vote on the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. No precise date is available for now. According to Balayan, the process is among Armenia’s key priorities, and Yerevan will continue leading international efforts to prevent and condemn genocides. The spokesman added that resolutions adopted by dozens of countries and international organizations prove that the process of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide is irreversible. On April 24, Armenians worldwide commemorated the 103rd anniversary of the Genocide which began in the Ottoman Empire in 1915 and continued until 1923. Some three dozen countries, hundreds of local government bodies and international organizations have so far recognized the killings of 1.5 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as Genocide. Turkey denies to this day.  Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
