  Argentinean Senate Unanimously Adopted a Law on Armenian GenocideDecember 14, 2006 - 13:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Argentinean Senate unanimously adopted a law, according to which April 24 will be marked as 24 "Day of action for the tolerance and the respect between the people" in Argentine. "By this unanimous vote, Argentina recognizes officially the reality of the Armenian Genocide committed by Ottoman Empire in 1915-1923, Jean Eckian, an independent French journalist told to the PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent. Present in the enclosure of the Senate during the vote, Armenian ambassador, S.E. Vladimir Karmirshalyan déclared: " I share the joy and the pride with present people, all Community and all Armenia. Argentina showed, once again, its devotion - has the Cause of the human rights and its serious comprehension of the aspirations of the Armenian people ". The law should be promulgated soon by the Argentinean president.  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 |  Related sections Topic 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.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. |
