Kansas recognizes partnership with ArmeniaMarch 28, 2019 - 11:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation Wednesday, March 27 honoring the bond Kansas has with the country of Armenia, WIBW reports. Kelly met with a delegation including Armenias Minister of Defense Davit Tonoyan, and Armenian Ambassador to the U.S., Varuzhan Nersesyan. Kelly says for the past 15 years, the two countries have done mutual military and defense trainings, as well as emergency management, wildlife and firefighter training. "This afternoon, the ambassador and the minister will be meeting with our secretaries of agriculture, commerce, I believe health, and Wildlife and parks to explore other options for cooperation's between our states and Armenia," Kelly said. She says there are exports coming from Armenia and they would like to discuss those. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |