Deputy speaker talks Genocide with Argentina, Paraguay PresidentsDecember 11, 2015 - 17:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy speaker of the National Assembly Eduard Sharmazanov attended Thursday, December 10, the inauguration ceremony of Argentina's President-elect Mauricio Macri to meet with the latter afterwards. Congratulating Macri on behalf of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Sharmazanov hailed the country's efforts in helping the local Armenian community, as well as Macri's personal contribution to the development of bilateral ties between Argentina and Armenia. The Deputy Speaker also expressed appreciation for organizing events in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide centennial in Buenos Aires. Following the inauguration, Sharmazanov also met with the country's Vice President Gabriela Michetti and Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra. The latter stressed the local Armenian community's role in Argentina’s life, expressing confidence that “the community unites two friendly nations separated by the ocean.” Also, on Thursday, Sharmazanov met with Paraguayan President Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara in Buenos Aires. At the meeting, the Armenian deputy speaker expressed satisfaction over Paraguay's recent recognition of the Genocide. “The best way to prevent genocides is to condemn them,” Sharmazanov noted, adding that the civilized world has no right to refrain from condemning past crimes. The Paraguayan President, in turn, expressed solidarity with the Armenian people on the Genocide centennial. Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Partner news | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |