Turkish and Armenian Ambassadors to Italy to Take Part in Armenian Genocide DiscussionMarch 16, 2006 - 14:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish and Armenian Ambassadors in Rome accepted an invitation by RAI Italian State TV Company to take part in a discussion on the Armenian Genocide, the Marmara newspaper reports, referring to Sabah Turkish newspaper. Turkish Ambassador Uguru Ziyalin has initiated the TV discussion. He stated that the Italian channel often carries broadcasts on the subject of the Armenian issue, which are in general one-sided. «We want Turkey's stance to be presented as well,» Ziyalin said. He also remarked that they earlier exchanged letters with Armenian Ambassador Ruben Shugaryan. Shugaryan has agreed to participate. Along with the two Ambassadors, a historian representing each of the parties will take part in the TV program. Omer Turan will accompany the Turkish Ambassador. The name of the Armenian historian is not known yet. Each Ambassador will speak 5 minutes, the opponent can interfere 5 times. Though the Turkish Ambassador objected to demonstration of documents during the broadcast, as he considers it propaganda, the TV company leaders wish to show these. The Turkish Ambassador reported that the TV discussion is scheduled March 20 morning. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |