Israel, U.S. to recognize Armenian Genocide soonFebruary 16, 2009 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recent events in Turkey, specifically the Armenian apology campaign, testify that the day when U.S. and Israel will pass a resolution recognizing the Armenians Genocide at the hands of the Ottoman Empire is not far away, an independent Armenian expert said."Adoption of the resolution makes no provision for pecuniary compensation and return of Western Armenian territories yet," the Armenian expert noted. "Although Turkey thinks to limit itself to apologies, other issues are sure to arise," Armen Aghayan told a news conference today. He emphasized that Turkey can open the border with Armenia only in case the latter acknowledges its territorial integrity. "Ankara has high expectations that Armenia will retract territorial claims against Turkey. I hope Armenia will never make this mistake," Aghayan said. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Partner news | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |