  Armenia-Turkey rapprochement doesn’t question Yerevan’s intention to continue international process of Genocide recognition November 24, 2010 - 12:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Every country strives to live in a peaceful region. Based on this motive, Armenia expressed readiness to normalize ties with Turkey, Armenian parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan stated. As he noted during his speech at Syrian parliament, Turkey put forward preconditions not only to Armenia, but also states present at Protocol signing ceremony in Zurich. “Under the circumstances, Armenian President’s resolution to suspend Protocols ratification in National Assembly was more than justified,” he said. “To resume reconciliation process, Turkey must demonstrate political will, renounce preconditions and ratify Protocols in parliament,” Abrahamyan stated. As he noted, neither the rapprochement, nor establishment of relations with Turkey mean Armenia is questioning the Genocide recognition issue. “Moreover, Armenia will continue the process of international recognition of Genocide and restoration of historical justice,” the parliament speaker 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 |  Topics Latest news Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial”  The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience.Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine.EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. |
