Armenian Genocide bill "lacks legal and scientific base", NATO PA representative saysMarch 13, 2007 - 20:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the Turkish group at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Vahit Erdem denounced the Armenian Genocide bill submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives, saying, "it lacks any legal and scientific base." "Genocide allegations devised by the Armenian propaganda is being used as a political leverage against Turkey," Erdem said. He said, Turkey will exert intense efforts to end what he called "the wrong course of affairs". Republic of Turkey will never consent to this injustice," Erdem stated. 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 | 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. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |