Reconciliation Impossible without Armenian Genocide RecognitionNovember 4, 2005 - 16:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian National Committee of South America has issued a statement in regard with the resolution adopted by the Uruguay House of Representatives on October 25, 2005. The statement read in parts: In regard with the Uruguay House of Representatives October 25, 2005 resolution that joins in with the European Union and United States calls upon Turkey to lift the blockade of Armenia and establish diplomatic relations with Armenia, the Armenian National Committee of South America considers it crucial to suggest explanations that serve to maintaining the spirit of the resolution and express the Armenian people's rightful demand for reparation. We welcome the honesty of the Uruguay Parliament in searching the truth and reiterating the fact of the Genocide that took the lives of 1.5 million Armenians in 1915-1923. We have to emphasize that the European Union not only demands that Turkey lift the blockade but, since 1987, it has adopted resolutions that condition Turkey's membership in the Union by that country's recognition of the Genocide, Yerkir online reported. 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 | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |