Conference on problem of Armenian Genocide denial in UK held in LondonJune 29, 2007 - 19:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The parliamentary group of Armenians of Great Britain (BAAPPG), Armenia Solidarity, The Armenian Genocide Trust and Aegis Trust held a conference titled "Genocide denial and 'moral of foreign policy' of UK government". Representative of the interparliamentary group David Drew, Aegis Trust executive director James Smith, Armenia's Ambassador to UK Vahe Gabrielyan made speeches. Member of the Jewish community Ruth Barnett remarked on moral consequences of genocide denial.Mr James Smith drew a parallel between the Armenian Genocide and the genocide in Darfur. The governments acted the same way in both cases, according to him. Mr Smith also reminded of the attempt to close the UN exhibit dedicated to the Rwandan Genocide. For his part, Armenian Ambassador to UK Vahe Gabrielyan noted the necessity of events of the kind for prevention of genocides by joint efforts. "Armenia, like the whole international community, describes the events in Darfur as genocide and exerts efforts for prevention of genocides in future," the diplomat said, the RA MFA press office reports. 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. |