Armenia welcomes efforts towards combating genocide denialApril 21, 2009 - 22:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 20, a conference on Durban Declaration revision was convened in Geneva. The conference was attended by UNO Member States. The conference aimed at discussion of steps towards realization of Action Plan adopted in 2001 during the Durban Conference on Combating Racism, Racial Discrimination and Xenophobia.The conference will be attended by Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosyan, who stressed the importance of countering discrimination against ethnic, cultural and religious minorities. As noted by Mr. Kirakosyan, Armenian Genocide was a radical manifestation of racial discrimination, and these days, many Armenians all over the world commemorate the 94th anniversary of the tragic event. According to RA Deputy Foreign Minister, the international community's negation and indifference contribute to repetition of such crimes in future. Arman Kirakosyan also announced that Armenia welcomes all efforts towards combating the Genocide negation policy and racial discrimination. During the conference, a document assessing the Durban forum will be adopted, the MFA Press Service reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. 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. |