Armenian community rejects Turkish president’s visit to UruguayJanuary 30, 2018 - 11:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is planning to make an official visit to Uruguay on February 7-8, and the Armenian community is already analyzing the ways to show its rejection of the Turkish leader’s visit to the South American country, El País reports. The Armenian community is estimated at some 15,000 members. Turkey is the successor state of the Ottoman Empire, responsible for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923, in which 1.5 million Armenians perished. Uruguay was the first among some three dozen countries to recognize the Genocide, while Turkey denies to this day. Minister of Tourism Liliam Kechichian, who participates in activities to commemorate the massacres, declined to comment on the visit and will be on leave at that time. Diego Karamanukian, a member of the Armenian community, said that they will let the president of Turkey know how the Armenians of Uruguay feel about the Genocide. Lawmaker Pablo D. Abdala also expressed his rejection of the visit, but said, however, that he won’t question the government, because Uruguay has diplomatic relations with Turkey. Members of the Armenian community have already taken to social media to show their discontent with Erdogan’s plans. Photo. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. 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. |