Armenian Assembly of America: 2009 holds great promiseJanuary 12, 2009 - 13:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America's (Assembly) Board Member Annie Totah, along with Executive Director Bryan Ardouny and Assembly staff, attended the 111th Congressional swearing-in ceremonies and numerous events on Capitol Hill."2009 holds great promise and the Assembly is ready for the challenges ahead," said Totah. "By redoubling our efforts and commitment we can reach new heights. I look forward to many successful initiatives this Congress, including our upcoming Advocacy Conference, when we will be expecting hundreds of our members and activists in Washington, DC." Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, stated: "We have a full agenda for the 111th Congress and I look forward to working with the Armenian Assembly and the community to secure unequivocal U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide. We will continue to fight against efforts to isolate Armenia in the Caucasus and to support peace and stability in Nagorno Karabakh." Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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. Partner news |