Samantha Power confirmed to lead USAIDApril 29, 2021 - 10:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States Senate on Wednesday, April 28 confirmed human-rights activist and President Barack Obama’s ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power to lead the U.S. Agency for International Development. "Thank you everyone for your support these last months—I’m so grateful for this bipartisan vote of confidence from the Senate, and so energized to be joining the incredible @USAID team to get big things done," Power said in a tweet. "The Agency’s work around the world has never been more vital." The agency is one of the world’s largest distributors of humanitarian aid. Power is also expected to have a seat on the National Security Council, which she also held during the Obama administration. Power has been a staunch supporter of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the United States. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |