Serzh Sargsyan hails Rep. Schiff’s efforts for Armenian Genocide recognition by CongressApril 14, 2010 - 12:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyanmet with Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) in Washington on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit. Mr. Sargsyan thanked the Congressman for his efforts for recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the U.S. Congress and for support to Armenia and Artsakh, presidential press office reported. Congressman Adam B. Schiff representing California's 29th Congressional District is one of the authors of Armenian Genocide Resolution (H. Res. 252) passed by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs on March 4, 2010. Rep. Schiff also speaks out for increasing humanitarian aid to Nagorno Karabakh, maintenance of parity in military assistance to Armenia and Azerbaijan and observance of section 907 of the Freedom Support Act. The Freedom Support Act (FSA) is the main mechanism for giving foreign aid to countries of the former Soviet Union. Section 907 prohibits certain types of direct U.S. assistance to the government of Azerbaijan until it has ended its aggression and lifted its blockades against Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. 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 | 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. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |