U.S. to help Armenia reduce economic dependence on RussiaJune 11, 2016 - 13:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States will help Armenia improve the economic situation in the country and integrate in the South Caucasus energy system, Assistant Administrator of USAID for Europe and Eurasia Thomas O. Melia said in Washington on Friday, June 10. Addressing the Congress, Melia unveiled the U.S. aid priorities for the South Caucasus countries. “Our assistance to Armenia will help reduce the country's economic dependence on Russia,” the Voice of America cited Melia as saying. “Also, it will enable Armenia to integrate into energy systems, with a part of the aid aimed at enhancing local government inside the country.” According to the White House’s draft budget proposal, the U.S. aid to Armenia will grow by 22% to amount to $22 million. In addition, the United States will allocate more than $3 million for developing Armenia’s military and legal systems. Many American lawmakers, however, still hope to increase the U.S. aid to Armenia. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 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. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |