Public figure: Armenian Genocide recognition important for whole world![]() April 19, 2013 - 20:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first genocide of the 20th century was organized and masterminded by the Young Turks, Ukraine public figure said. “No doubt, Azeri-led mass killings, beatings and rape of Armenians in Sumgait and Baku are termed as acts of genocide. For this reason, organizers and perpetrators of these acts must be kept accountable as international criminals. The recognition of the Armenian Genocide plays a significant role not only for Armenians, but also for the whole world as to the prevention of the reoccurrence of the crime,” Irina Skazina said. The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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. Partner news |