  Dutch politicians call on FM to be courageous in recognizing Armenian Genocide August 31, 2011 - 13:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Dutch MPs addressed a letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs Uri Rosenthal, according to Nouvelles d‘Armenie. The politicians included several questions regarding the recognition of 1915 events in the Ottoman Empire as Genocide. They also reminded the Foreign Minister that the parliament had earlier adopted a recommendation on including the issue of the Armenian Genocide in the agenda of EU-Turkey admission talks. Dutch politicians also inquired about the government's decision on constructing an Armenian Genocide memorial in the suburbs of Hague. In his reply, Rosenthal only mentioned that the authorities do not support the idea of constructing a memorial. Later, the MPs’ called on him to be courageous in recognizing the Armenian Genocide.   Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
