Armenian-American organizations address letter to President ObamaSeptember 16, 2009 - 12:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As U.S. Congress reconvened last week, the leaders of major Armenian-American organizations called upon President Barack Obama to hold Turkey accountable to its international obligations to lift the blockade of Armenia and establish diplomatic relations without preconditions, reported the Armenian Assembly of America.They also urged President Obama to unequivocally reaffirm the Armenian Genocide. The letter recalled what the late Senator Edward Kennedy often said, "in order to know what to do in the future, you must understand and remember the past." The signatories represented the following four organizations: Armenian General Benevolent Union; Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern); Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Western) and Armenian Assembly of America. The letter was prompted by the August 31 release of the protocols announced by the governments of Armenia and Turkey for the normalization of relations between the two neighboring countries. 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 | 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. |