Turkish-Armenian lawmaker nommed for Nobel Peace PrizeJanuary 23, 2018 - 14:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Head of the international women's association of Hemshin Armenians Saida Ohanyan has announced that she has nominated Turkish-Armenian lawmaker Garo Paylan for a Nobel Peace Prize. According to the organization, Paylan “dedicated his entire life to defending the rights of Armenian and other indigenous peoples of the region." “Today he is one of only few to have taken up the burden of following humanistic values, protecting national and religious minorities,” Ohanyan said. “The seeds of peace, tolerance and mutual understanding between people of different nationalities and faiths sown by him give positive results in Turkish society.” Paylan withstands the pressure and threats against the lawmaker from pro-government nationalists and adherents of the despotic regime, which often demand the cessation of his political and humanistic activities, Oganyan added. 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”. |