Congressman Schiff: Armenia should boost ties with both U.S. and RussiaMay 2, 2015 - 17:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Expansion of the U.S. economic and military assistance to Armenia is in the interests of both countries, U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff told the Voice of America. As he noted, recently, Armenia fell under Russia’s infulence, which cannot be considered a positive development. “It is in the interests of Armenia to develop close ties both with the U.S and Russia. Struggle agaisnt corruption, developemnt of economy and boosting employment should be among Yerevan’s key priorities,” the congressman stressed. Sciff expressed a wish for Armenia to become the Silicon Valley of the Caucasus, since the intellectual potential is not subject to a blockade. “The hi-tech sector is a very prospective one for Armenia,” Schiff said, according to local media. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |