Today all preconditions exist for adopting Armenian Genocide resolution by U.S. CongressMay 31, 2007 - 15:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "It might be desirable if the Armenian lobby in the United States would support Armenia in any issues," American entrepreneur and patron with Armenian decent Vahagn Hovnanian stated to a press conference in Yerevan commenting on activities of Armenian lobbyists in the U.S. Congress. He underlined his both brothers Hrair and Zhirair Hovnanians are active members of the Armenian Assembly of America. V. Hovnanian said, today all preconditions exist for adopting the Armenian Genocide resolution by the U.S. Congress, IA Regnum reports. Support for adopting the resolution on recognizing the Armenian Genocide in the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress continues to increase both from Democrats and Republicans. Senator Hillary Clinton and leader of Senate minority Harry Raid have already expressed their support for the Armenian Genocide resolution. This decision was made on the background of intense environment caused by the next visit of a Turkish delegation, which hoped "via threats on worsening American-Turkish relations to freeze the Armenian Genocide resolution". 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 | 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. |