Monument to Armenian Genocide Victims to be Inaugurated in FresnoOctober 19, 2005 - 13:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Fresno Mayor Alan Autry announced on October 10 his commitment to build in the near future a monument to the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide. The announcement was made during the Fresno visit of His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia. In addition to the Pontiff, present were a large group of representatives of the Fresno Armenian American community. Plans for erecting a Genocide Monument in Fresno is yet another step in the road toward justice and proper recognition of the 1915 genocide committed against the Armenian people by the Ottoman Turkish government. Since the U.S. has always stood for tolerance, human rights and justice the U.S. Congress must recognize the Armenian Genocide and thereby demand justice for this crime against humanity," His Holiness Aram I stated. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |