Armenia and U.S. deserve Ambassador whose nomination has been approved by SenateApril 24, 2007 - 18:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Appointment of Richard Hoagland Ambassador to Armenia is a matter for the Senate, but at this point I do not see the nomination making it to the floor. I hope that President Bush will not use a recess appointment to install Hoagland as ambassador to Armenia. This is an important posting and both our nations deserve an Ambassador whose nomination has been approved by the Senate," Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net Richard Hoagland's designation was twice blocked by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee after he told the Senate he doesn't recognize 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |