Azerbaijani MPs clash in Georgia over Armenian Genocide April 24, 2012 - 18:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An incident occurred in Georgia's parliament on April 24 over the topic of the Armenian Genocide recognition. According to Novosti-Gruzia agency, the clash was sparked by opposition deputy Jondi Bagaturia's speech on potential recognition of Circassian genocide in the Georgian parliament. The MP mentioned that “other peoples, including the Armenians, have addressed the parliament of Georgia with a similar call.” Bagaturia’s statement incited negative reaction by Marneuli district’s MP Azer Suleymanov who approached the platform while Bagaturia was speaking, in an attempt to throw a glass at him. Others kept him from doing so, while Bagaturia flung a pen at Suleymanov. According to Azerbaijani media reports, Suleymanov threw a Vaseline package at Bagaturia, while another Azerbaijani MP tossed some documents on 1992 events in Aghdam dubbing them as “genocide”. Then Suleymanov took the floor to call Bagaturia “Jondi Bagaturyan”; when he moved to the topic of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations in his speech, Georgian speaker David Bakradze ordered to cut off the microphone. “This is a sore spot for both Armenians and Azerbaijanis and Turks, and I will not allow an emotional consideration of issue which adds to charges and conflicts. I will not switch on the microphone for you,” Bakradze addressed Suleymanov. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. |