  More U.S. corporations declare they do not participate in anti-Armenian campaignApril 5, 2007 - 14:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Major U.S. companies continue to distance themselves from two corporate coalitions that are publicly backing the Turkish government's campaign against H. Res. 106 that recognizes the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) reports that heads of Xerox, American Express, Altria and FedEx addressed statements to the organization. Earlier Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson and Cargill did the same.The American Turkish Council (ATC) and the American Business Forum in Turkey (ABFT) spread letters as if undersigned by leading American corporations, calling on the U.S. government no to recognize the Armenian Genocide.   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 |  Related sections Topics Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.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.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |
