  Armenian Genocide Resolution recognition may become 'compensation' to ArmeniansMarch 18, 2009 - 15:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Introduction of the Armenian Genocide resolution to the U.S. Congress has become a 'tradition.'"Resolutions have been introduced in the Congress since 1975. In 1996 it caused chill in the American-Turkish relations," Artak Shakaryan told PanARMENIAN.Net Introduction of a new resolution has become Washington's trump card in relations with Turkey, according to him. "Adoption of the resolution may become a kind of compensation to Armenians. Washington will certainly make a political gesture but President Obama will hardly recognize the Armenian Genocide in his April 24 statement," Shakaryan said.   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 |  Related sections Topics Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
