Bill Declaring April 24 Day of Commemoration of Armenian Genocide Adopted in Buenos AiresApril 27, 2006 - 20:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - April 26 the House of Representatives of Buenos Aires Argentinean State unanimously (92 votes) adopted a bill, which declares April 24 Day of Commemoration of the First Genocide of the 20th century, of which the Armenian people became a victim, reports the Press Service of the Armenian MFA. The bill was introduced by House of Representatives member Serjio Nahapetyan. The law will come into effect after being approved by the Senate and the Governor of the State. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |