Turks, Azeris try to frustrate Armenian Genocide commemoration in WashingtonApril 26, 2011 - 09:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hundreds of Armenians gathered at the Turkish embassy in Washington to protest the ongoing denial of the Armenian Genocide by Ankara. At the same time, several dozens of Azerbaijanis and Turks arrived at the site with baseball bats and anti-Armenian sheets saying “Thank your America for not recognizing Armenian claims”, a source told PanARMENIAN.Net Stopped by a policeman and asked why the passengers are holding baseball bats, the driver did not answer. Nevertheless, car was allowed to approach the scene. Getting out, Turks and Azerbaijanis started shouting out anti-Armenian slogans and waving Turkish and Azeri flags. Interference of police officers helped avoid a clash. 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 | Iran, Russia discuss Caucasus developments Ali Bagheri Kani and Igor Khovaev, have reviewed the developments in the Caucasus region. Armenia Defense Minister travels to France A delegation headed by Defense Minister Suren Papikyan will travel to France, according to a statement from the Defense Ministry. Armenia, U.S. talk defense, security matters Secretary of the Armenian Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Armenia, Ukraine discuss bilateral relations Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Ukrainian Foreign Dmytro Kuleba on June 16. |