Tatul Margaryan: Armenia-Turkey rapprochement can’t take place to detriment of Genocide recognitionApril 23, 2010 - 14:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 21, U.S. Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues hosted annual Armenian Genocide Observance, with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) calling for official U.S. condemnation and commemoration of this crime against humanity. As Armenian Ambassador to the U.S. Tatul Margaryan noted in his speech, Armenia-Turkey rapprochement was a chance for Turkey to come to terms with its past, but it keeps up its negation policy. “The rapprochement can’t take place to the detriment of Genocide recognition. International recognition of the Armenian Genocide will help normalize bilateral ties,” the Ambassador said, RA Foreign Ministry press office reported. 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. |