Armenia Has Come Long Way in Short YearsSeptember 27, 2006 - 17:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As Mr Sean Oblack, the spokesman for Senator Adam Schiff told PanARMENIAN.Net the members of the U.S. Senate and House joined with Armenian Americans last week in marking the 15th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia. "Today we mark the 15th anniversary of the reestablishment of the independence of the Republic of Armenia. On behalf of the tens of thousands of Armenian Americans in my district, the largest Armenia community outside of Armenia I congratulate the Armenian people on a decade and a half of freedom. Armenia has come a long way in 15 short years, and I look forward to much more progress in the years ahead," said Senator Schiff. "We join with Armenian Americans throughout the United States in thanking our Congressional friends for marking this proud milestone in our nation's history - the reestablishment in 1991 of the Armenia's independence," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. Top stories 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. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |