Armenian Diaspora in U.S. most efficientMarch 6, 2009 - 13:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Minister of Diaspora Affairs Hranush Hakobyan, was an honored guest at the 2009 National Advocacy Conference Banquet in Washington, DC, organized by the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) on March 3.The Conference brought together outstanding Armenian and American public figures, scientists and philanthropists. "The Armenian community of the U.S. is the most efficient. It greatly contributes to U.S. public and political life and promotes development of Armenia-U.S. relations," Minister Hakobyan said in her address. Appreciating highly the Assembly's activities, she handed a letter of commendation to its Chairman Hirair Hovnanian, reported the press office of the RA Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. 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. |