Armenians, Jews discuss Armenian Genocide in MoscowNovember 23, 2011 - 18:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 22, Moscow hosted a meeting of Armenian and Jewish community members of Russia in the framework of the project Union of Armenians and Jews in Moscow . Discussion on the Armenian Genocide was on the meeting agenda, Russian media report. The meeting, held through organizational support of international Zionist movement Or Tsian, featured presentation of video and photo materials, discussion on the Genocide recognition by international community including Israel. The participants noted that both Armenia and Israel will benefit from strengthening of bilateral ties. During the meeting a statement was made that Or Tsian officially recognizes the Armenian Genocide and plans to attend all events in commemoration of the Genocide victims. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |