LDPR leader: Turkey is obligated to recognize Armenian GenocideDecember 26, 2011 - 17:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) commented on French National Assembly's adoption of a bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial. “LDPR has repeatedly urged for Genocide recognition. We welcome French MPs' decision to pass the Genocide bill. Turning a blind eye to 1,5 million people who've fallen victim to 1915 massacres would be blasphemous, ” Vladimir Zhirinovsky stressed. “1915's tragedy is the darkest page in the history of humanity. No European or Asian county has ever perpetrated such a cruel elimination of people. With the whole world promoting the principles of democracy, the international community must recognize the Armenian Genocide,” LDPR leader said. “Turkey is obligated to recognize the crime, returning Armenia's original lands,” LDPR website quoted Zhirinovsky as saying. 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 | Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. |