Congressman Frelinghuysen calls for new U.S.-Armenia trade agreementNovember 5, 2010 - 14:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) has requested that the U.S. enter into formal talks with Armenia regarding the negotiation of a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). Representative Frelinghuysen, who serves as a senior member of the influential Appropriations Committee, as well as on its powerful Defense subcommittee, wrote, in his October 22nd letter to Ambassador Kirk, that "working toward a TIFA between the U.S. and Armenia would be an important step in securing long-term economic ties and furthering our trade relationship." He also stressed the benefits that expanding trade will have for his New Jersey constituents and all Americans. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |