U.S. new administration foreign policy unlikely to change muchFebruary 18, 2009 - 20:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have already announced priorities of the U.S. foreign policy, yet it's premature to speak of concrete moves, A U.S. Embassy official said in Yerevan. "Relations with Iran may change if the Iranian leadership demonstrates political will," Stephen Banks, acting vice ambassador to Armenia, told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "It will be hard to build normal relations with Iran unless it reconsiders its nuclear program. But I would like to remind about President Obama's willingness to open dialogue with the Islamic Republic," he said. The diplomat also remarked that the approaches of the new administration may not differ much from those of the old one. "Each head of state has his own viewpoint he will follow in the tenure of the office," Mr. Banks said. 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 | Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. |