Israeli minister is unaware of his country's policy on Armenian Genocide issueFebruary 13, 2007 - 18:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ottawa-Canadian Jewish organizations organized a conference with Armenian community of Canada on the issue of the Armenian Genocide on February 6. The ANCC (Armenian National Committee of Canada) told the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist that during debates between Aris Babikian, ANCC executive director, and Israel's minister of public security Avi Dicter the latter said he is not aware of any decision or policy by his government to deny the Armenian Genocide. Earlier in the day Babikian participated in a panel discussion titled "Having Our Voices heard: Enhancing Effectiveness of the Ethnic Community Advocacy." He presented the Armenian National Committee's advocacy work in the past 40 years on behalf of the Canadian-Armenia community and specially the organization's efforts to secure the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the federal, provincial and municipal governments. 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 | Moody's upgrades IDBank's rating Moody's has upgraded ID Bank CJSC's (IDBank) long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1. U.S. “very clear” with Azerbaijan: “It’s time to make peace with Armenia” James O'Brien has said that the United States is “very clear” with Azerbaijani that it is a time to make peace with Armenia. Destruction of Armenian heritage raised at PACE Member of the Armenian delegation to PACE, MP from the “I Have the Honor” bloc Hayk Mamijanyan delivered remarks at a PACE session. PACE adopts resolution on Armenia's commitment to reforms PACE welcomed the electoral reforms implemented by Armenia in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission. |