  Armenian Genocide: Israeli leader calls to examine past but look aheadSeptember 6, 2007 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The past is historians' business. No bill can change it," Israeli President Shimon Peres said a meeting with Turkish, Israeli and Palestinian entrepreneurs when commenting on the Armenian issue and possible passage of the H. Res. 106 by the U.S. Congress.In response to Ankara-forum chairman's protest against the Anti-Defamation League's decision on the Armenian Genocide, Mr Peres said, "No bill can change the past. History can be studied by historians only." "The work of politicians will be targeted at the future. To understand the value of the future one should properly examine the past," he said, Anadoglu news agency 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 |  Related sections Topics Latest news India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port  India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says.EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process.Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh.Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. |
