Lithuanian FM on Genocide: sooner or later we’ll face historyJanuary 27, 2012 - 11:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During a press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian Lithuanian FM Audronius Azubalis voiced his stance on French Senate’s adoption of the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial. “Sooner of later we will come face to face with history, giving fair assessment to the past. Otherwise there can be no peaceful relations. That’s why I support those politicians who stand for debate of historical events,” he stated. For his part, Minister Nalbandian noted that the French draft law is not aimed against any country. The two men further dwelled on Armenia-EU cooperation and Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, with Minister Ažubalis reaffirming Lithuania’s adherence to OSCE Minsk Group format. On January 23, the French Senate passed the bill, initiated by a Deputy Valérie Boyer, with 127 votes for and 86 against. On December 22, 2011, it was adopted by the French National Assembly. The bill will impose a 45,000 euro fine and a year in prison for anyone in France who denies this crime against humanity committed by the Ottoman Empire. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |