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ARMENIA TO AWARD MEDALS TO FOREIGNERS FOR THEIR PART IN GENOCIDE RECOGNITION
14:44, 24.03.2015
YEREVAN. - Armenia wishes to award foreign nationals for their
contribution to the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Ruling Republican Party of Armenia MP Artak Zakaryan, who is also
Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign
Relations, presented the respective amendment to the Law on State
Awards and Honorary Titles.
This amendment will enable to find more number of worthy recipients
abroad, to thank them for their part in genocide recognition and
fight against genocide denial.
"The Mkhitar Gosh Medal is the highest [Armenian] state award in law
which will be awarded to foreign nationals, since the fight against
genocides is juridical, first of all," Zakaryan noted.
The Armenian state will also award foreign nationals medals of
appreciation for their social and political activities, Zakaryan added.
Armenia News - NEWS.am
14:44, 24.03.2015
YEREVAN. - Armenia wishes to award foreign nationals for their
contribution to the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Ruling Republican Party of Armenia MP Artak Zakaryan, who is also
Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign
Relations, presented the respective amendment to the Law on State
Awards and Honorary Titles.
This amendment will enable to find more number of worthy recipients
abroad, to thank them for their part in genocide recognition and
fight against genocide denial.
"The Mkhitar Gosh Medal is the highest [Armenian] state award in law
which will be awarded to foreign nationals, since the fight against
genocides is juridical, first of all," Zakaryan noted.
The Armenian state will also award foreign nationals medals of
appreciation for their social and political activities, Zakaryan added.
Armenia News - NEWS.am