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Armenian Parliament to discuss statement on Greek and Assyrian
genocides in Ottoman Empire
16:31 * 29.01.15
Armenian Parliament Vice-Speaker Eduard Sharmazanov hosted on Thursday
representatives of the Greek and Assyrian communities of Armenia.
Mr Sharmazanov welcomed the guests and explained the reason for the
meeting: he and other MPs are drafting a statement condemning the
Greek and Assyrian genocides in the Ottoman Empire in 1914-1923.
The aim of the initiative is to remedy historical injustice, protect
human rights and struggle against Turkey's genocide denial policy.
Crimes against humanity are likely to recur unless the entire
civilized world condemns them, and the denial policy in the 21st
century is unacceptable.
Members of different parliamentary factions welcome the draft
statement, and the Parliament plans to approve it at its spring
session.
Representatives of the Greek and Assyrian communities thanked Mr
Sharmazanov for the draft and present their proposals on further
cooperation.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2015/01/29/sharmazanov-meeting/1573382
genocides in Ottoman Empire
16:31 * 29.01.15
Armenian Parliament Vice-Speaker Eduard Sharmazanov hosted on Thursday
representatives of the Greek and Assyrian communities of Armenia.
Mr Sharmazanov welcomed the guests and explained the reason for the
meeting: he and other MPs are drafting a statement condemning the
Greek and Assyrian genocides in the Ottoman Empire in 1914-1923.
The aim of the initiative is to remedy historical injustice, protect
human rights and struggle against Turkey's genocide denial policy.
Crimes against humanity are likely to recur unless the entire
civilized world condemns them, and the denial policy in the 21st
century is unacceptable.
Members of different parliamentary factions welcome the draft
statement, and the Parliament plans to approve it at its spring
session.
Representatives of the Greek and Assyrian communities thanked Mr
Sharmazanov for the draft and present their proposals on further
cooperation.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2015/01/29/sharmazanov-meeting/1573382