U.S. Congress delegation to arrive in ArmeniaSeptember 16, 2017 - 11:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At the initiative of U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Speier, who is of Armenian origin, a delegation of American Representatives will visit Yerevan, the Voice of America reports. Also included in the delegation are Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), who is also of Armenian descent, David G. Valadao whose efforts brought to more Congressional appropriations for the HALO Trust's life-saving de-mining across the interior farmlands and villages of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh). Also, Representatives Tulsi Gabbard and Jim Sensenbrenner will arrive in Armenia. According to Speier, this is perhaps the biggest delegation to visit independent Armenia. The Congresswoman said the visit aims to strengthen friendship between the two countries, help Armenia get rid of corruption, as well as create better opportunities for establishing democracy in the country. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. |