Armenian Ambassador to Canada thanks Canadian parliament for Genocide recognitionApril 23, 2010 - 17:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 14, Canadian Parliament hosted a memorial event to mark Armenian Genocide 95th anniversary. The event was attended by members of Canadian parliament, representatives of Armenian organizations of Canada, diplomats accredited to Ottawa. Representatives of Conservative, Liberal, New Democratic and Quebec Block parties, Canadian Minister of Science and Technology as well as Armenian-Canadian actress Arsinee Khanjian and Genocide studies expert Steven Jacobs spoke during the event. Upon completion of the event, Armenian Ambassador to Canada thanked Canadian parliament for official recognition of Armenian Genocide and constructive approach to Armenia-Turkey relations issue. On Aril 24, Armenian Embassy in Ottawa will host a commemorative ceremony for Armenian Genocide victims, RA Foreign Ministry press service reported. 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 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. |