Russia's Silence in Destruction of Khachkars in Nakhichevan IncomprehensibleMarch 21, 2006 - 17:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's silence over destruction of the Armenian khachkars in Old Julfa cemetery in Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan, is in comprehensible, Armenian NA Vice-Speaker, Co-Chair of the Armenian-Russian Interparliamentary Commission Vahan Hovhannisyan said. In his words, the silence is odd taking into account that the Russian State Duma adopted a resolution on recognition of the Armenian Genocide. The Russian delegation could not adduce distinct arguments over its stance, an Armenian MP said.![]() ![]() 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 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |