Orhan Pamuk Hopes Turkey Will Recognize Armenian Genocide As Soon As PossibleJune 2, 2006 - 16:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "It's essential to freely speak of what happened to Armenia in the Ottoman Empire," Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk stated at a press conference in Moscow. At that he added that it's "Turkey's internal affair and the problem of freedom of speech, democracy and at last of the new international policy. When asked when in his opinion Turkey will recognize the Armenian Genocide, Orhan Pamuk voiced hope it will happen as soon as possible and the Turkish society will speak of the problem. To note, during the press conference Pamuk has not uttered word "genocide" even once. To remind, last year Orhan Pamuk was accused of outraging the Turkish state over the statements on the Armenian Genocide in an interview with a Swiss newspaper. In early 2006 the legal proceeding were stopped. 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 | 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 20-22 Armenia 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. |