Nalbandian: U.S. Congress plays important role in development of Armenian-American relationsJuly 15, 2008 - 15:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Washington, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian called on the U.S. Congress to meet with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard L. Berman, the RA MFA press office reported.The Armenian Minister appreciated highly the role of the Congress in development of Armenian-American relations. At Mr Berman's request he also briefed on the current stage of Karabakh peace process, prospects of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations and Armenia's stance on some regional and international issues. For his part, Mr Berman said his committee attaches importance to development of relations with Armenia and will continue efforts in this direction. 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. |