Mike Fitzpatrick Joined Congressional Caucus on Armenian IssuesNovember 7, 2005 - 13:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA) this week joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, the Armenian Assembly on America reported. "I am proud to have joined my colleagues on the House Armenian Caucus," Fitzpatrick told the Assembly. "I joined to add my voice to the growing chorus of Americans and Armenian-Americans who want to stamp out genocide across the globe and recognize the wrongs of the past." "I firmly believe that a strong, independent Armenia will bring greater security and prosperity to the Caucasus, as well as Europe and the United States," Fitzpatrick continued. "I look forward to working with my colleagues to build common understanding of Armenian issues and to educate the public on the plight of the Armenian people - both past and present." To note, presently the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues numbers 149. 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. |