BRITISH TURKS BEGAN MOVEMENT AGAINST GWYNEDD COUNTY COUNCIL DECISION TO ACKNOWLEDGE ARMENIAN GENOCIDEJune 17, 2004 - 20:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turks living in the UK have begun a movement against the decision on recognition of the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey, passed by the Council of the Gwynedd county (north-west Wales) in early March. As reported by Milliyet Turkish newspaper, Arminfo agency reported, with that purpose the Turks living in the UK formed a Committee for Protection of Turks' Rights, which includes representatives of Turkish non-governmental organizations. The other day a delegation of the aforementioned organization met with members of the Gwynedd County Council. The Turkish party presented the arranged package of "documents and photos, containing the truth" on the Armenian Genocide. According to Milliyet, the Council members promised to "review the situation" after the meeting. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. |