Belgian Prime Minister recognizes Armenian Genocide June 19, 2015 - 10:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belgian Prime Minister said that the tragic events committed between 1915 and 1917 in the Ottoman Empire should be “considered genocide,” Public Radio of Armenia reports citing Belgian Le Soir. On behalf of his government, Charles Michel acknowledged the Armenian Genocide committed a century ago at the hands of the Young Turks. “My position is well known: I am confident that those tragic events should be labeled as genocide, and this is also the Belgian government’s position,” Michel declared at the Parliament. Welcoming this statement, MP Peter De Roover (N-VA) announced that the resolution will enable them to move forward.  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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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.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. |
