GREEK AND ARMENIAN AMERICANS DISAPPOINTED OVER DECISION BY AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS TO HONOR TURKEY'S PRIME MINISTERJanuary 26, 2004 - 17:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian and Greek communities of the US expressed their disappointment over the decision by the American Jewish Congress to honor Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Erdogan with Bravery Award. According to a report of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), the decorating will take place in New York today within the framework of Erdogan's visit to the US. The joint letter of ANCA and the American Hellenic Institute addressed to the Jewish American Congress reviews the facts of the violations of human rights in Turkey and the aggression aboard under Erdogan's leadership. In the authors' opinion, these are not the actions of a leader who deserves the praise of the American Jewish Congress, which have come to know as the defender of the highest ethical principles. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. MEPs issue statement to defend Armenia-France military cooperation The deputies emphasized that having an army armed with combat and modern military equipment is the sovereign right of any country. WFP, EDB, Yeremyan Farm to expand Milk in Schools project in Armenia The partnership aims to establish a cooperative framework to assess the feasibility of the initiative. |