John Heffern: Barack Obama praises Armenia’s efforts in Karabakh settlement October 17, 2011 - 18:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A newly- appointed U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern submitted his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan. Congratulating the Ambassador on his appointment, the President expressed hope for his further contribution to U.S.-Armenia ties. As the president noted, “strengthening of ties with U.S. is largely stimulating economic development in Armenia, also promoting democratic principles in the country. We thank the U.S. for its balanced position on issues that are crucial to Armenia.” The Ambassador, in turn, stressed “U.S. President Barack Obama gives high assessment to Armenia’s efforts in Karabakh settlement, with U.S. intending to continue cooperation in the resolution of regional problems,” presidential press service reported. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |