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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. |