Armenia welcomes Latvia's recognition of GenocideMay 7, 2021 - 11:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia welcomes a declaration adopted by the Latvian parliament to recognize the Armenian Genocide, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, May 6, hailing the move as a step towards the universal recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide. The Foreign Ministry noted in a statement that the declaration is important not only in terms of historical justice and truth, but also in terms of preventing such crimes in the future. "The universal recognition of the Armenian Genocide is one of the most important guarantees for the security of the Armenian people in the region," the statement said. "We share the position of the Latvian Parliament that the recognition of such crimes is aimed at building a future where human rights are respected, and every individual can be free and safe." Latvia officially recognized and condemned the Armenian Genocide, Yerevan's Ambassador to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia Tigran Mkrtchyan said on Thursday. In the resolution, the Saeima said Latvia condemns the crimes, massacres and forced deportations committed by the Ottoman authorities against the Armenian people, respects the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide and honors the survivors, as well as urges the international community to give a proper assessment of the historical events. Top stories 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. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |