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ARF Affiliate Organizations Convene Conference in Bulgaria
Yerkir/arm
18 March 05
Representatives of pan-Armenian organizations met in the Bulgarian
capital of Sofia, March 12-13, during a conference of ARF-affiliated
bodies, organized by the Bureau of the Armenian Revolutionary
Federation (ARF).
It coincided with commemorative events marking the 100th anniversary
of Armenian Revolutionary Federation co-founder Kristapor Mikaelian's
tragic death, including a pilgrimage to Bulgaria's Mount Vitosha
where Mikaelian was killed.
The conference reviewed implementation of projects targeted at the
ARF's 29th World Congress (February 2004), and also detailed issues
that Armenia, along with the Armenian people currently face.
Though approaches to resolving a variety of issues were discussed, the
body identified priorities, stressing that the ARF must concentrate
on implementation of activities in several locations and regions,
and be required to operate on multiple levels and in various sectors
in order to advance certain priorities.
The conference unanimously conveyed its support to ARF Armenia's
policies that seek to strengthen democracy in Armenia, as well as
struggle against corruption and bribery, as part of the country's
internal policy.
The gathering of representatives praised opposition to Turkey's entry
to the European Union based on its continuous denial of the Armenian
genocide, efforts to gain international recognition of the Armenian
genocide, and Mountainous Karabagh Republic, as well as efforts to
ensure the minority rights of the people of Javakhk, and guarantee
their cultural and socio-economic rights.
Specifically, attendees agreed that the 90th anniversary of the
Armenian genocide must serve as an opportunity to stress modern
day Turkey's political responsibilities, while stepping-up Genocide
recognition efforts. They stressed that opposition to Turkey's entry
into the EU must be based on the country's poor human rights record,
unwillingness to practice democratic norms, and its continued and
vehement denial of its genocidal past.
Yerkir/arm
18 March 05
Representatives of pan-Armenian organizations met in the Bulgarian
capital of Sofia, March 12-13, during a conference of ARF-affiliated
bodies, organized by the Bureau of the Armenian Revolutionary
Federation (ARF).
It coincided with commemorative events marking the 100th anniversary
of Armenian Revolutionary Federation co-founder Kristapor Mikaelian's
tragic death, including a pilgrimage to Bulgaria's Mount Vitosha
where Mikaelian was killed.
The conference reviewed implementation of projects targeted at the
ARF's 29th World Congress (February 2004), and also detailed issues
that Armenia, along with the Armenian people currently face.
Though approaches to resolving a variety of issues were discussed, the
body identified priorities, stressing that the ARF must concentrate
on implementation of activities in several locations and regions,
and be required to operate on multiple levels and in various sectors
in order to advance certain priorities.
The conference unanimously conveyed its support to ARF Armenia's
policies that seek to strengthen democracy in Armenia, as well as
struggle against corruption and bribery, as part of the country's
internal policy.
The gathering of representatives praised opposition to Turkey's entry
to the European Union based on its continuous denial of the Armenian
genocide, efforts to gain international recognition of the Armenian
genocide, and Mountainous Karabagh Republic, as well as efforts to
ensure the minority rights of the people of Javakhk, and guarantee
their cultural and socio-economic rights.
Specifically, attendees agreed that the 90th anniversary of the
Armenian genocide must serve as an opportunity to stress modern
day Turkey's political responsibilities, while stepping-up Genocide
recognition efforts. They stressed that opposition to Turkey's entry
into the EU must be based on the country's poor human rights record,
unwillingness to practice democratic norms, and its continued and
vehement denial of its genocidal past.