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 | Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |