  USAID PASSED NEW 4-YEAR PROGRAM IN ARMENIAFebruary 13, 2004 - 22:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - US Agency for International Development (USAID) passed a new strategic program of its activities in Armenia, the principal directions of the agency's strategy for 2004-2008 being creation of vacancies, improvement of democratic and economic administration as well as developing the social maintenance system. The new strategy reflects the USAID's transition from immediate humanitarian aid to long-term assistance aimed at the further development. The representatives of the RA government, private sector and civil society as well as other interested partner-organizations took part in the strategy working out.  Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Latest news Moody's upgrades IDBank's rating  Moody's has upgraded ID Bank CJSC's (IDBank) long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1.U.S. “very clear” with Azerbaijan: “It’s time to make peace with Armenia” James O'Brien has said that the United States is “very clear” with Azerbaijani that it is a time to make peace with Armenia.PACE adopts resolution on Armenia's commitment to reforms PACE welcomed the electoral reforms implemented by Armenia in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission.Armenia, Germany discuss ties, South Caucasus peace process Armenian lawmakers met with the Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, Tobias Lindner. |
