Congressmen form Colorado support Armenian Genocide ResolutionApril 19, 2007 - 19:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The entire Colorado congressional delegation unanimously supports the House and Senate Armenian Genocide Resolutions, the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) announced today. Congressman Mark Udall (D) was the first member of the Colorado congressional delegation to cosponsor this bipartisan resolution. In addition to congressional support, the Armenian Genocide has also been acknowledged at the state and municipal governmental levels. Governor Bill Ritter of Colorado and Mayor John Hickenlooper of Denver have both issued proclamations on the Armenian Genocide. Moreover, the Colorado State legislature has also issued a joint resolution stating that "Remembrance of April 24, 2007 and every April 24th hereafter as Colorado Day of Remembrance of 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |