Armenian delegation’s proposals accepted at OSCE High-Level ConferenceJuly 6, 2010 - 14:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During the OSCE High-Level Conference on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination in the Kazakhstan's capital Astana on June 29 and 30, the Armenian delegation raised the issue of demolition of Armenian cultural heritage in Azerbaijan and discrimination policy against the Armenian community in Turkey. “The delegation reminded of Erdogan’s threats to expel Armenians from Turkey and destruction of Armenian khachkars in Old Jugha,” head of Heritage parliamentary group Stepan Safaryan told journalists on June 6. “Azerbaijani delegation head Hidayat Orujev’s response was hysteric but vague,” he said. Safaryan also informed that Armenian side’s proposals regarding criminalization of genocide denial and inadmissibility of persecution of Christian minorities were accepted. 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. |