Serge Sargsyan: Protocols do not question the fact of Armenian GenocideOctober 7, 2009 - 18:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As part of the all- Armenian tour the RA President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Catholicos of Great House of Cilicia, Aram I. According to the press office the Catholicosate in Antilase, Serzh Sargsyan presented to to His Holiness Aram I the content of the Armenian-Turkish protocols and results of the meetings in the Diaspora. Aram I said that Armenia must always remind Turkey and the international community that the recognition of the Armenian Genocide is a priority for the all Armenian people. "This question in no way can become a subject of discussion," the Catholicos said. Armenian President assured Aram I, that the recognition of the Armenian Genocide is an international issue. "I understand the concerns of the Diaspora, but I can clearly say that the protocols do not deny the Armenian Genocide. Armenia will continue the process of international recognition of the Armenian Genocide in all instances, " Serzh Sargsyan said, adding that normalization of relations with Turkey is very important for Armenia. The Armenian President placed a wreath at the monument to the Genocide victims near the residence of the Catholicos of Cilicia. 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 | 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. |