Three Armenian political parties to mark 96th anniversary of Armenian Genocide in AnteliasApril 22, 2011 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three Armenian political parties will hold a gathering on April 24 at the Armenian Orthodox church in Antelias to mark the 96th anniversary of the 1915 genocide. “This activity is to express our rejection to the policy of denial adopted by Turkey before the international community, and our refusal to engage in any negotiations before Turkey takes steps to compensate for the Armenian people’s moral and material losses,” a statement released by the ARF Dashnaktsutyun party said. Another joint statement by the ARF Dashnaktsutyun, Hunchakian and Ramkavar parties said the failure of the international community to support the rights of the Armenian people would not be met with concessions or compromises. Separately, Armenian Orthodox Catholicos Aram I Keshishian said he would decline from receiving well-wishers on Easter Sunday given that the holiday coincides with April 24, the annual date of the genocide, The Daily Star 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 | 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. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |