Turkish businessmen joined in "struggle" against Armenian Genocide ResolutionMarch 27, 2007 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During the 26th annual summit of Turkish and U.S. government and military officials and businessmen the issue of recognizing the Armenian Genocide by the Congress was discussed. Turkish Daily News reports that one more subject of discussion became the possible adoption of a resolution condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink in January. "Everything has been said. I hope it (Armenian Genocide Resolution) doesn't pass," said General Ergin Saygun, deputy chief of the Turkish General Staff, at a Sunday reception at the Turkish Embassy in Washington. The newspaper notes that even if the Armenian Genocide Resolution is passed the U.S. stance towards Turkey will not change. "The U.S. policy will not change regardless of what Congress does on this issue. We would like to see the resolution not pass," U.S. Ambassador to Ankara Ross Wilson stated. Turkish Daily News also notes that Turkish Economy Minister Ali Babacan and head of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates were present at the conference. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |