Expert: Armenia to have important role in regional processes soonOctober 15, 2011 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia will have an important role in regional processes soon, an expert said. According to Rudolf Yaralyan, the statements French President Nicolas Sarkozy made in Yerevan during his visit prove Europe’s vision of Armenia as an important actor in the regional developments. This, he said, is a blow to Pan-Turkic projects in the region. Sarkozy challenged Turkey to face up to its past and threatened to pass the law that would make denying the Genocide a crime. “I am hopeful that the people and government of Turkey will be wise to recognize this crime against humanity. If Turkey came to acknowledge the dark pages of its history, both Armenia and France would eye it as a gesture of peace and reconciliation, which can never be based on denial,” he said, adding that he expects to see the Armenian Genocide recognition by Turkey during his presidency. Besides, Sarkozy said France doesn't see Turkey in the European Union. As to possible energy programs in Armenia, Sarkozy said a French delegation will arrive in Armenia in the near future to investigate possibilities of peaceful use of nuclear energy. “Armenia needs it,” he said. 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 | 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. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |