Vahan Dilanyan: Turkey had better recognize Armenian GenocideFebruary 13, 2009 - 16:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey had better recognize the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire and alleviate the burden of international claims, an Armenian expert said."April 24 is not far away. Turkey's exclamations about willingness to normalize relations with Armenia become more frequent. And I will not be surprised if it announces intention to open the border before April. However, we should not forget that it will be nothing but a diplomatic maneuver," Vahan Dilanyan, head of political developments research center, told reporters in Yerevan. He emphasized that Yerevan should be cautious about Ankara's statements, since they are conditioned by the fear of Washington's recognition of the Armenian Genocide. 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 | 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. |