US WANTS GOOD RELATIONS WITH TURKEY NOT GOING TO SHUT EYES ON HISTORYMarch 10, 2005 - 07:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - When addressing the sitting of the US Senate Commission for European Affairs March 8 Senator George Allen stated that the US wants to have good relations with Turkey but at that is not going to shut eyes on the history. Allen reminded the monstrous words Hitler said when invading Poland, «Who today remembers Armenians?» When commenting on the Senator's statement Armenian National Committee of America Executive Director Aram Hamparian noted that the US Armenian community highly appreciates his efforts for recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Some experts participating in the sitting came against recognition of the Genocide, which in their opinion can worsen relations with Turkey. 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 | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. |