Kirsten Gillibrand became 220th member of Congress to support Armenian Genocide billJuly 13, 2007 - 20:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Kirsten Gillibrand became the 220th cosponsor of H. Res. 106, the Armenian Genocide Resolution. Gillibrand represents the 20th District of New York State, the Armenian National Committee of America reports. "I am pleased to add my name to the list of cosponsors of the Armenian Genocide bill, H. Res. 106. By acknowledging the truth and horror of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire, the US will demonstrate its continued commitment, to addressing and taking action to prevent the horror of genocide in other parts of the world such as Sudan," Kirsten Gillibrand underlined. H. Res. 106, which was introduced on January 30, 2007 by Adam Schiff, reaffirms the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire in 1915 and calls upon the U.S. President to accurately characterize the systematic and deliberate annihilation of 1 500 000 Armenians as 'genocide' in the President's April 24 annual message. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |