A joint resolution will be given to architect Donald Tellalian, who designed the abstract sculpture at the Armenian Heritage Park.

Ashton, accompanied by Iranian officials and Armenian community leaders, visited the 350-year-old Surp Amenaprkitch Monestary.

The historical church had served as a primary school for five years when there was no school in the area 30 years ago.

“Our hope is that things will not evolve in a way that will force large numbers of people to be displaced,” Guterres said.

The Lausanne Police Court found Perincek guilty of racial discrimination on March 9, 2007, based on the Swiss Criminal Code.