Belgian parliament backs resolution recognizing Armenian GenocideJuly 24, 2015 - 08:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Belgian parliament approved Thursday, July 23, by majority vote a resolution to recognize the Armenian Genocide, according to Asbarez. The resolution stresses the need for Turkey to recognize the Genocide and urges Turkey and Armenia to “use the centenary of the Armenian Genocide to renew diplomatic relations, open the border and pave the way for economic integration.” The resolution filed by MP Peter De Roover was passed by the Foreign Relations Commission earlier this month. The Belgian Senate recognized the Armenian Genocide in 1998. Last month, Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel recognized the Genocide in an address to parliament, a move criticized by the Turkish Foreign Ministry. 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 | Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. |