Sarkozy says he will fight against Armenian Genocide denial in FranceMay 2, 2011 - 10:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Representatives of the Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations in France (CCAF) met with French President Nicolas Sarkozy to focus on the bill criminalizing the denial Armenian Genocide to be debated in the Senate on May 4, freelance journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net Earlier, the French government refused support to the bill introduced by Socialists, what aroused indignation of the Armenian community. Despite the support of the Socialist and Communist majority as well as some UMP members, the government can block the bill. Meanwhile, President Sarkozy assured the CCAF that the government doesn’t exert pressure on Senate and he will fight against denial of the Armenian Genocide in France. 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 | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |