FAAE calls on Obama to recognize Armenian GenocideApril 18, 2011 - 11:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It has become a ‘tradition’ for the Armenian organizations to call on Barack Obama to meet his election pledge and properly recognize the Armenian Genocide, says a letter issued by the Forum of Armenian Associations in Europe. “As a senator and presidential hopeful you pledged to recognize the crime committed against the Armenian nation in 1915 as Genocide, as a result of which majority of the Armenian population in the Ottoman Empire was slaughtered,” the letter says. “We believe that justice can’t be bought or sold. We so believe that you can keep your promise and restore the authority you used to enjoy as a presidential candidate. And we are anticipating your April 24 address.” 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. |