Semen Bagdasarov: Turkey to repent for the Armenian GenocideApril 22, 2009 - 20:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During the Yerevan-Moscow TV space bridge entitled "Armenia-Turkey: Progress in bilateral relations or geopolitical games of world powers?", RF MP Semen Bagdasarov said that Armenia and the Armenian Diaspora should persist in their efforts towards achieving international recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Turkey has to acknowledge fact of the Armenian Genocide committed in the Ottoman Empire," the Russian MP said. Semen Bagdasarov ruled out the possibility of establishing a Genocide study commission. "Turkey must repent for the Armenian Genocide, as Germany did in case of Holocaust," Semen Bagdasarov stressed. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |