Mexican lawmakers remember Genocide victims in ArmeniaOctober 23, 2017 - 11:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A group of lawmakers from the Mexican parliament on Sunday, October 22, visited the Armenian Genocide memorial in Yerevan. Blanca Margarita Cuata Domínguez, María Cristina Teresa García Bravo, Carlos Hernández Mirón were accompanied by deputy speaker of the Armenian National Assembly Eduard Sharmazanov and MP Margarit Yesayan. The Mexican parliamentarians laid flowers at the eternal fire and honored the memory of 1.5 million innocent victims with a moment of silence. Besides, the guests toured the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (AGMI) to learn more about the exhibits and the documents showcased, also leaving a note in the book of memories. "It was an honor to visit this country and get familiar with a nation that enjoys great respect in the world. I already love Armenia," said Domínguez, who heads the Armenia-Mexico friendship group. "We express our sympathy and solidarity with the Armenian people," said Bravo, another of the lawmakers. Some three dozen countries, hundreds of local government bodies and international organizations have so far recognized the killings of 1.5 million Armenian in the Ottoman Empire as genocide. Turkey denies to this day. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. |