French MP plants tree at Armenian Genocide memorial September 28, 2016 - 17:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French MP François Rochebloine accompanied by the head of Armenian Parliament’s Armenia-France Friendship Group Ara Babloyan visited Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide memorial on Wednesday, September 28. As the press service of the National Assembly reports, the guests laid flowers at the eternal flame and paid tribute to the memory of the 1.5 million martyrs of the massacres. Afterwards, they visited the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute to watch the exhibits, while Rochebloine left a note in the Book of Guests and planted a fir-tree in the Memory Alley. “I would like to stress that this tree is planted not only on my behalf, but also on behalf of all the French MPs who voted for the bill on the recognition of the Armenian Genocide,” Rochebloine said.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
