U.S. Rep. Schiff receives medal for work on behalf of Armenian people![]() October 26, 2011 - 12:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tatoul Markarian, Armenian Ambassador to the United States and community members, presented Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) with a medal for his work on behalf of the Armenian people at an event hosted by the Congressional Armenia Issues Caucus in conjunction with the Armenian Embassy and Armenian-American organizations. “As we recognize the 20th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia, I rejoice with the Armenian community and proudly say “Oorakh Angakhootyan Or,” Rep. Schiff said. “The Republic of Armenia is a strong U.S. ally and example of a working democracy. Domestically, Armenian-Americans continue to illustrate what a valuable asset they are to our society, breaking new ground economically, socially and politically in California and across the nation. Congratulations to the people of Armenia, and to Armenians in America and around the world on the significant achievements of the past 20 years. ![]() ![]() Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |