Tengiz Sharmanashvili explains Georgia’s recognition of Circassian genocideMay 31, 2011 - 17:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian Ambassador to Armenia commented on his country’s recognition of Circassian genocide while refusing to recognize the 1915 Armenian Genocide.At news conference in Yerevan, Tengiz Sharmanashvili said the recognition was prompted by the Circassian nation’s being on the verge of destruction. “Acknowledgement of Circassian genocide was initiated by the parliament, rather that the President or the government,” the Ambassador remarked, adding that as a representative of an executive authority he has no right to comment on the actions of the parliament. However, he noted, “the parliament must have considered that the issue cannot be delayed any longer. “Circassian genocide recognition is in no way linked to Georgia’s position on Russia’s territorial integrity,” he stressed. On May 20, Georgian parliament voted for recognition of 1763-1864 events as the genocide of Circassian people. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. |