President lays wreath at Armenian Genocide victims’ memorial in GenevaMay 2, 2011 - 20:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan visited the 25th Geneva International Book and Press Fair, where Armenia was presented as an honorary guest. The Armenian leader characterized the Fair as an important event, along with 500th anniversary of book printing in Armenia and Armenia 2012 World Book Capital project. Further, the Armenian leader laid a wreath at Geneva-based monument to Armenian Genocide victims. Meeting with the representatives of Armenian community in Switzerland was on presidential agenda. Meetings with senior Swiss officials are scheduled for May 3, presidential press service reported. 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 | Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. |