Armenia's U.S. envoy raises return of PoWs in Capitol HillNovember 3, 2021 - 14:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ambassador to the United States Lilit Makunts held a discussion-meeting with more than a dozen members of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues in Capitol Hill on Tuesday, November 2 and stressed the need for the unconditional repatriation of Armenian prisoners of war from Azerbaijan. Makunts expressed her gratitude to the Members of Congress for their constant support to Armenia, the issues that concern to Armenian people, and for the adoption of pro-Armenian resolutions in Congress. In particular, the adoption of resolutions on the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, as well as the one condemning the aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan against the people of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) were stressed. The Ambassador briefed Members of Congress on the democratic reform program implemented by the Armenian government, the agenda of the Armenian-American relations and current regional security issues. In that context, she emphasized the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship. Ambassador Makunts also introduced the challenges and the humanitarian crisis that have emerged in the aftermath of the 44-day war, emphasizing the need for the unconditional repatriation of Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians held in Azerbaijan. During the meeting Makunts answered the questions raised by the American lawmakers. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. |