  Spain goes contrary to EP recognition of Armenian Genocide  March 26, 2011 - 13:15 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - The Spanish parliament overruled a petition regarding the recognition of the Armenian Genocide committed by Turkey between 1915 and 1923. The votes from the PSOE, PP, CiU and UPN paralyzed the motion presented by independentists (ERC) and nationalists (PNV). In relation to this matter, the Armenian National Committee of Spain made the following considerations: - President Rodriguez Zapatero presented the Alliance of Civilizations to United Nations in 2004. We believe asking Turkey to assume their responsibility of the Armenian genocide falls within the context of this proposal, and by overruling the petition of Recognition of the Armenian Genocide, the Spanish parliament has invalidated this Alliance. Also, Turkey who had accepted this Alliance, contradicts it by refusing to recognize the Genocide. - In relation to the statement which declares that there are other priorities on the political agenda with Armenia, we would like to point out that most of the problems which Armenia encounters at the moment are directly related to Turkey not assuming their historical responsibilities toward the Armenian people. The solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh's conflict is connected to this matter, a condition that Turkey imposed on Armenia for the signing of the 2009 protocols. - Turkey and Azerbaijan continue with their anti-Armenian policy with the closing of their borders imposed by Turkey, which prevents the development of Armenia and the systematic destruction of cultural and religious monuments of Nakhichevan (Azerbaijan). - With this overruling, Spain separates itself from the position adopted in 1987 by the European Parliament which recognized the genocide committed by Turkey. - Condemning crimes against humanity is not related to historical revisionism, denouncing any act of racism and xenophobia, which the European Union advises, is a priority for any political organization, with independence of its ideological views. - The passing of time does not lessen the seriousness of the facts and it is everyone’s responsibility to stop the statements which are used to justify impunity. We do not want retaliation, we demand historical justice.   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 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.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. |
