Ankara "condemned" resolution of Chilean Senate, which recognizes Armenian GenocideJune 9, 2007 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Expressing regret over the passage of a resolution by the Chilean Senate recognizing the Armenian Genocide, Turkey emphasized that the resolution's text is full of incorrect information. "As is known, in his April 30 speech UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stated that the UN does not have official position regarding the 1915 incidents. We condemn and reject the resolution of the Chilean Senate, which serves to distort history for political purposes. We consider the Chilean Senate's resolution to be an attitude casting a shadow over friendly relations between the two countries," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a written statement released on Friday, Zaman newspaper reports. On June 5 the Chilean Senate unanimously adopted a resolution, which condemns the Armenian Genocide of 1915 perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire and called governments of all countries in the world to join the 1985 document by the UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |