ARMENIA SHOULD ATTAIN INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE AND NAGORNO KARABAKH SELF-DETERMINATION RIGHTFebruary 3, 2003 - 18:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - We should attain international recognition of the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey and the right of Nagorno Karabakh for self-determination, as well as sustainable peace and stability in the region. Armenian foreign minister Vardan Oskanian said at "Pro Armenia" conference in Paris. In his words, as reported by "Mediamax" agency, from the historical and legal points of view the Nagorno Karabakh people is entitled to claiming the land, where it lives and which has never been part of independent Azerbaijan. "That people has gained a victory not only at the military front, but also at all the others," - the Armenian foreign ministry head emphasized. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |