Armenia feels moral obligation to raise Genocide awareness: FM October 19, 2017 - 15:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As a nation that has survived the horrors of Genocide, Armenians feel the moral obligation to raise awareness about the importance of preventing new genocides and crimes against humanity, foreign minister Edward Nalbandian told the 4th European Armenian Convention in Brussels. "One of the first resolutions recognizing the Armenian Genocide was adopted in this very hall back in 1987," Nalbandian said. "On the eve of the Genocide centennial in 2015, the European Parliament confirmed its stance, paying tribute to the memory of the victims." Nalbandian reminded that Armenia initiated the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of This Crime in the United Nations, and said that the country's efforts will continue. Dwelling upon the international recognition of the Genocide and the current situation in the Middle East, the foreign minister said Armenia will in November host the OSCE conference on preventing and responding to hate incidents and crimes against Christians and members of other religious groups.   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 |  Topic Latest 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 skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: 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”. |
