Nalbandian: U.S. Congress plays important role in development of Armenian-American relationsJuly 15, 2008 - 15:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Washington, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian called on the U.S. Congress to meet with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard L. Berman, the RA MFA press office reported.The Armenian Minister appreciated highly the role of the Congress in development of Armenian-American relations. At Mr Berman's request he also briefed on the current stage of Karabakh peace process, prospects of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations and Armenia's stance on some regional and international issues. For his part, Mr Berman said his committee attaches importance to development of relations with Armenia and will continue efforts in this direction. 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 | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. 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. |