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    Source: 25 countries Confirming Their High-Level Participation in the
    Events Arranged to the Armenian Genocide Centennial

    by Nana Martirosyan
    Saturday, April 4, 14:52


    A well-placed state source has told ArmInfo that 25 countries have
    confirmed their high-level participation in the events arranged to the
    centennial of the Armenian Genocide. The countries are to be
    represented by one of the three first persons of the state.

    According to the source, 20 more countries have confirmed their
    participation, however, wuihout yet mentioning the representation
    level.

    He has also said that Secretary General of the Council of Europe
    Thorbjorn Jagland is to deliver a speech at the international
    conference "Against Genocide Crimes" that is take place in Yerevan on
    April 22-23. In total, about 600 international guests are to take part
    in the commemoration events.

    On April 23 at 19:15 Armenian Churches all over the world are to toll
    their bells 100 times. "Polish, German, Russian, French, Spanish and
    Libyan churches have joined the Armenian churches' initiative. On
    April 24 a memorial ceremony is to take place in Tsitsernakaberd
    memorial complex. All the international delegations ill be
    participating in the ceremony", said the source.

    To note, France, Russia and Cyprus have confirmed their participation
    in the events. Diplomatic sources told ArmInfo, Belarus would be
    represented at the Armenian Genocide commemorations in Yerevan at the
    level of president too. Joseph Daul, Chairman of the European
    People's Party and Anne Brasseur, PACE President, are also expected to
    visit Armenia on April 24. Czech Ambassador Petr Mikyska said that one
    of the Parliament's Vice-Speakers would visit Armenia in April.
    Switzerland, that has both recognized and adopted a law that
    criminalizes the negation of the Armenian Genocide, will show its
    participation thorugh the Swiss Ambassador to Armenia. British MP John
    Whittingdale and bishop Richard Chartres are to represent London at
    the events. Meanwhile, Turkey is set to celebrate the Centennial of
    the Gallipoli victory on April 24. Ankara has invited the world
    leaders to the event. Leaders of Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan,
    as well as Prince Charles and Prince Harry have already confirmed
    their participation in the "Gallipoli event".

    Australia and Norway have staked out their refusal to take part in the events.


    http://www.arminfo.am/index.cfm?objectid®FB2610-DAB8-11E4-882F0EB7C0D21663


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