Tengiz Sharmanashvili explains Georgia’s recognition of Circassian genocideMay 31, 2011 - 17:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian Ambassador to Armenia commented on his country’s recognition of Circassian genocide while refusing to recognize the 1915 Armenian Genocide.At news conference in Yerevan, Tengiz Sharmanashvili said the recognition was prompted by the Circassian nation’s being on the verge of destruction. “Acknowledgement of Circassian genocide was initiated by the parliament, rather that the President or the government,” the Ambassador remarked, adding that as a representative of an executive authority he has no right to comment on the actions of the parliament. However, he noted, “the parliament must have considered that the issue cannot be delayed any longer. “Circassian genocide recognition is in no way linked to Georgia’s position on Russia’s territorial integrity,” he stressed. On May 20, Georgian parliament voted for recognition of 1763-1864 events as the genocide of Circassian 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |