Israeli Knesset refused to discuss Armenian Genocide issueMarch 15, 2007 - 14:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Israeli Knesset (parliament) removed from the agenda discussion around the issue of the Armenian Genocide at the beginning of 20th century. "Kol Israel" radio station reported 15 MPs voted for this offer, and 12 other deputies expressed for passing discussions to the Knesset commission. Israel and Turkey closely cooperate in spheres of defense, trade, tourism and others. Jerusalem silently supports Turkey, despite the Catastrophe that the Jewish nation suffered and the struggle against all those who deny the fact of Holocaust. Haim Oron (Merez-Yahad) was the initiator of discussions over the Armenian Genocide. But Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chancellery of the Prime Minister exerted pressure on Oron. They "asked" the parliament to remove the offer from the agenda in order to escape from "the damage to Israeli-Turkish relations". Representatives of the Armenian Community of Israel stated that they are disappointed with the decision of deputies. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |