US Senate Again Discusses Candidacy of New Ambassador to ArmeniaAugust 1, 2006 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - August 1 the US Senate will again discuss candidacy of the new Ambassador to Armenia Richard Hoagland. According to the regulations, the discussion may be stopped, if even one Senator is against him and this happens very seldom. Nevertheless, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) expects that at least one Senator will do that. As already reported, the ANCA demands that the US Congress do not confirm Richard Hoagland, as he did not express a clear attitude towards the fact of the Armenian Genocide. Today 9 out of 18 Senators, who are members of Foreign Affairs Committee, are against the new Ambassador, reports ANCA. 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 | Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. |