The Armenians of Cyprus has expressed grave concern over ProtocolsOctober 9, 2009 - 21:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenians of Cyprushas expressed grave concern over Protocols agreed on 31 August between Armenia and Turkey.In an open letter to the President and the government of Armenia, it is noted that the protocols have caused grave concern to the entire Armenian nation, both in Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh and the Diaspora, as some of their provisions jeopardize not only the arguments but also the just claims on the Armenian issue. The letter, read by the President of the Armenian National Committee of Cyprus Akop Manoukian at a press conference, points out that the rush in which the protocols were agreed leads the Armenian side to an irreversible and historical error, compromising the unity of the Armenian people and Armenia's common course with the Diaspora, leading to national division. "We, the representatives of the entire Armenian community in Cyprus: Church, ethnarchy, political leadership and organized groups, join our voice of protest to that of our brothers in Armenia and Diaspora, raising the alarm to that dangerous possibility", it adds. It notes that Armenia is certainly entitled to have open borders or enter into diplomatic relations, but its government must make sure that the Armenian Genocide is acknowledged. Otherwise, the letter continues, "signing such unacceptable protocols, the whole nation is confronted with an irreversible and highly dangerous situation." The Community expresses its deep conviction that any document must be consistent with the principles of historical reality and justice. The President of the Armenian Ethnarchy of Cyprus Antranik Ashdjian, speaking at the press conference, said that 95% of the Armenian Diaspora and 65-70% of the Armenians living in Armenia are against the signing of the agreement on the two protocols, Financial Mirror reported. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |