Armenian nation united despite unresolved problems: acting PMApril 24, 2018 - 11:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Genocide changed the destiny of the Armenian people and resulted in more sufferings in the future, but we found the strength to revive, to build an independent state and control our own fate, acting prime minister Karen Karapetyan said on Tuesday, April 24. On Tuesday, Armenians worldwide are commemorating the 103rd anniversary of the Genocide which began in the Ottoman Empire in 1915 and continued until 1923. Some three dozen countries, hundreds of local government bodies and international organizations have so far recognized the killings of 1.5 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as Genocide. Turkey denies to this day. “Today we are going through another difficult phase in our modern history,” Karapetyan said, referring to the mass protests against the authorities and the resignation of former prime minister Serzh Sargsyan on Monday. “I called on all the political forces to depoliticize this day, and I am very glad my appeal was accepted. And now we are showing to the world that despite internal problems and some difficulties, we are united.” Karapetyan said that the Armenian people are thus reaffirming their determination to create a strong statehood and a free and civilized society. The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. 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. |