  Monument to Armenian Genocide Victims Inaugurated in French Town of GapApril 3, 2006 - 20:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - April 2 Armenian Ambassador to France Edward Nalbandian in Gap took part in the opening ceremony of a khachkar erected in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide victims. In Nalbandian's words, it's essential to remember and condemn this crime against humanity. "A human being has no future, people have no history and the humanity will lose face without memory," he said. During the unveiling ceremony Edward Nalbandian was decorated with the order of Gap's Honorary Citizen. Parliamentarians, representatives of the Armenian Diaspora also attended the event, reported the RA MFA press office.  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news 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.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
