 Turkish Foreign Ministry expects Obama not to keep his promise on using term ‘Genocide’ April 21, 2011 - 17:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ankara continues intensive contacts with Washington with respect to the April 24th address of U.S. President Barack Obama to the Armenian community. Turkey expects the U.S. administration “to act in a fair and impartial manner in the run-up to April 24,” on which Armenians around the world commemorate the Armenian Genocide, a Turkish Foreign Ministry official said. Meanwhile, the ministry contacted Switzerland following the Alpine country’s decision to erect an Armenian Genocide monument in Geneva’s city center, Selcuk Unal, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson told reporters on April 21. Ankara launched similar diplomatic initiative following a movie on the Armenian Genocide in Iran. “Armin Wegner, the Armenian Genocide Photographer” documentary by Armenian film director Tigran Khzmalyan will be screened in Tehran on April 24. Iranian deputies are expected to attend the film exhibition together with representatives of the Armenian community, Hurriyet Daily reported. Turkey has contacted the Iranian administration over the movie screening, Unal said. “We will monitor this issue,” he added.   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 |  Latest news U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |
