Congressmen form Colorado support Armenian Genocide ResolutionApril 19, 2007 - 19:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The entire Colorado congressional delegation unanimously supports the House and Senate Armenian Genocide Resolutions, the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) announced today. Congressman Mark Udall (D) was the first member of the Colorado congressional delegation to cosponsor this bipartisan resolution. In addition to congressional support, the Armenian Genocide has also been acknowledged at the state and municipal governmental levels. Governor Bill Ritter of Colorado and Mayor John Hickenlooper of Denver have both issued proclamations on the Armenian Genocide. Moreover, the Colorado State legislature has also issued a joint resolution stating that "Remembrance of April 24, 2007 and every April 24th hereafter as Colorado Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide." 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 | Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Armenia says wants expanded transport, energy connectivity Pashinyan says Armenia is interested in the expansion of connectivity in transport, energy, telecommunications and other directions. Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution. U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |