The best defense against Armenian Genocide denials is to simply state the truthMarch 29, 2007 - 17:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish government's aim is to use opening of the Holy Cross Church on Akhtamar island- a sacred Armenian religious site - as a public relations tactic to mislead international public opinion," Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian stated during an interview to the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist. In particular he said it concerns genocide denial campaign, ongoing destruction of Armenian cultural heritage, blockade of Armenia, and other anti-Armenian policies. Answering the question what ANCA does in opposing the Turkish-Jewish lobbying in the United States, Aram Hamparian stated, "Our best defense against any groups opposed to Armenian Genocide recognition is to simply state the truth - the thoroughly documented and universally available documentation of the Armenian Genocide." At the same time he said now is exactly the right time to pass this resolution on recognizing the Armenian Genocide. "The recent brutal assassination in Istanbul of noted journalist Hrant Dink, who was killed for simply speaking about the Armenian Genocide, underscores the urgent need for the U.S. to take a principled stand against the escalation of Turkey's campaign of official denial and intolerance," Aram Hamparian stressed. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |