ANCA Circulated Issue Paper on Karabakh to Congress MembersDecember 13, 2006 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Committee of America circulated a three-page issue paper to Members of Congress. The document covers the main points concerning NK, Azerbaijan, and the peace process. "The ANCA's briefing papers provide key insights to Members of Congress about the core issue at stake in the growing U.S. relationship with the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh," said Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the ANCA. "Of particular interest to those who follow this issue closely is the sharp contrast of Nagorno Karabakh's vibrant democracy, market reforms, and commitment to a durable peace against Azerbaijan's slide into the undemocratic, corrupt and violent patterns of a post-Soviet petro-state," he said. The full text of the ANCA's letter 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. |