U.S. Congress delegation to visit Armenia in SeptemberMay 6, 2017 - 13:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A delegation of Members of U.S. Congress will visit Armenia, Representative Anna Eshoo said in an interview with the Voice of America. Eshoo said that if nothing important happens in her congressional district, she hopes to join the delegation in September. Also, the Representative weighed in on the process of the Armenian Genocide recognition, promising to do her utmost to have the U.S. acknowledge the first genocide of the 20th century. 1,5 million Armenian were slaughtered or marched to their deaths at the hands of the Ottoman Empire between 1915-1923. Some 30 countries, as well as dozens of regional government bodies and international organizations have so far recognized the Genocide. Turkey still denies. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |