U.S. recognition of Armenian Genocide more likely under new administrationNovember 14, 2008 - 17:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the United States is more likely under the new administration, an Armenian expert said."Obama and Biden used to sponsor pro-Armenian measures in Congress. So, President-elect Obama's pledge to recognize the Armenian Genocide is normal, although it's hard to say anything for sure," director of Caucasus Institute, Prof. Ruben Safrastyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter A Turkish Foreign Ministry official said on condition of anonymity that the U.S. may recognize the Armenian Genocide early next year. "Both Obama and Biden promised their Armenian voters to press for recognition. There could be attempts early next year," the official said, adding, "But we have already launched preventive measures. In our early contacts with Obama and Biden's advisers, we were clear about the sensitivity of the issue." Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |