  Expert urges Russia to criminalize Armenian Genocide denial April 23, 2012 - 19:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Genocide recognition issue is an international problem, Director of RA NAS Institute of Oriental Studies said. “Azerbaijan’s unprecedented activity testifies to this,” Ruben Safrastyan said at Yerevan-Moscow space bridge on “Time can’t erase the memory.” The expert further forecast activation of the political aspect of Armenian Genocide problem in near future. In this context, he stressed the need for Russia’s intensified policy on the issue, particularly adoption of a bill criminalizing Genocide denial.   Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
