Czech Republic soon to recognize Armenian GenocideJune 8, 2016 - 12:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman said Tuesday, June 7 that his country is going to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide. “Once I return from Armenia, I am going apply to the Czech government and parliament, urging them to follow the German Bundestag’s lead,” Zeman said during his official visit to Armenia, Aysor.am reports. Upon returning to the Czech Republic, the President promised to discuss the issue with Foreign Minister Lubomír Zaorálek. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |