U.S. Embassy opens in KosovoApril 9, 2008 - 14:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The former U.S. office in Pristina became the U.S. Embassy in Pristina on April 8. "We're very pleased to be able to have this official re-designation of the office so that it becomes a ceremony," said Mr Sean McCormack, Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs. "Kosovo dignitaries and local press attended the ceremony. This opening underscores the United States' goodwill and our desire to build a strong bilateral relationship with Kosovo, and the Embassy will be at the center of our efforts to strengthen our shared commitment to freedom, opportunity, and multiethnic democracy in Kosovo," he said, USINFO reports. Kosovo proclaimed independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008. Independence of the breakaway province has been recognized by 36 countries, including the U.S. and EU member states. Serbia, Russia, China, India, Spain and Greece rate the move as violation of the international law. 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 | Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. |