9 06.03.13 - President of the FRG Bundestag Norbert Lammert and the members of the delegation visited Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex Bundestag President visits Armenian Genocide memorial March 6, 2013 - 19:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The delegation led by President of the Bundestag Norbert Lammert visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex on March 6. They laid flowers at the memorial and observed a moment of silence in honor of the memory of Genocide victims. The delegation further visited the Genocide Museum-Institute and familiarized itself with the documents showcased. Norbert Lammert left the following note in the memory book, “The present generation must reap lessons from the past experiences when building their future.” “In 2005, Bundestag took a decision on 1915 events. The step was taken, in consideration of Germany’s past. Criticism of your own history is vital to decision-making for the sake of common good,” he told a press briefing. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |