  Committee for Genocide 100th anniv. events formed in Russia May 23, 2013 - 12:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian embassy in Moscow hosted a sitting of the committee for coordination of events dedicated to 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The sitting was attended by the Armenian ambassador to Russia Oleg Yesayan, bishop Ezras Nersisyan, Genocide Museum director Hayk Demoyan, as well as Russian politicians, MPs, heads of Armenian NGOs, scientists and experts. Ambassador Yesayan was further appointed as the head of the committee, with a program of events discussed. “The commemoration of this tragic date by Russian Armenians – representatives of the largest Armenian Diaspora worldwide – will determine the political response of the international community and Turkey as well,” Demoyan said.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
