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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.
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From: Baghdasarian
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.
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From: Baghdasarian