Armenian President to French counterpart: thank youJanuary 24, 2012 - 16:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter to his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy on the occasion of French Senate’s adoption of the bill criminalizing genocide denial. The letter states: “Today France has reaffirmed its greatness and power, its devotion to the universal human values. This day is exceptional for all those, who are struggling for the protection of human rights, for the condemnation and prevention of the crimes against humanity. This is a historic day for the Armenians all over the world – in Armenia, in France, everywhere. Finally, this is an unforgettable day, and it will be inscribed in gold into the centuries-long history of the Armenian and French peoples. Dear Mr. President, I thank you for your personal commitment, for your invaluable input which made possible the adoption of the law criminalizing the denial of genocides. I convey to you these words of gratitude and wish you new and greater achievements for the benefit and the best future of France and the French people.” Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |