UN Convention on Genocide Prevention significant for Armenian nationOctober 24, 2008 - 19:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Modern UN and problem of International Terrorism seminar was organized on the initiative of Lions Clubs International and Unity International Foundation in New Delhi on October 23, the RA MFA reports. Addressing the event, Armenia's Ambassador to India Ashot Kocharian stated that Armenia is engaged in activities of UN various structures. He also reminded that this year the UN marks the 60th anniversary of adoption of Convention on Genocide Prevention, the date significant for the Armenian nation, which survived the Genocide. "Armenia condemns terrorism and expresses solidarity with the international community in combating this evil. We are hopeful that UN will remain the key organization observing human values and resolving global problems," Ambassador Kocharian said. 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 | 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. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |