ARGENTINEAN SENATE APPROVES THE LAW ON APRIL 24

ArmRadio.am
14.12.2006 11:50

Thirteen days after the adoption of the law on the Armenian Genocide by
Parliament, the Argentinean Senate confirmed in unanimity, Wednesday,
the law of April 24 "Day of action for tolerance and respect between
the people." By this unanimous vote, Argentina recognizes officially
the reality of the Armenian Genocide (1915-1923) by the Ottoman Empire,
Jean Eckian informs from France.

Present in the enclosure of the Senate during the vote, Armenian
ambassador, S.E. Vladimir Karmirshalyan declared: " I share the joy and
the pride with present people, all community and all Armenia. Argentina
showed, once again, its devotion to the respect of human rights and
its serious comprehension of the aspirations of the Armenian people
". The law should be promulgated soon by the Argentinean President.