The Presbyterian Church of Scotland calls on UK to recognize Armenian GenocideMay 24, 2008 - 18:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A major step forward toward recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the UK was taken this week when the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland passed a motion calling on the UK on the government to recognize the Genocide. The Church followed the example of the Presbyterian Church of Wales which called on the UK government to recognize the Genocide in 2006, independent French journalist told PanARMENIAN.Net This is the result of an intense work by lobbyists Ara Krikorian and Eilian Williams were instrumental in persuading the Church to like to this decision. PM Gordon Brown, who belongs to the Presbyterian Church will attempt to resist this pronouncement by his Church, said Armenia Solidarity, British Armenian All Party Parliamentary Group, Nor Serount Armenian Genocide Trust. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |