U.S. recognition of Armenian Genocide more likely under new administrationNovember 14, 2008 - 17:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the United States is more likely under the new administration, an Armenian expert said."Obama and Biden used to sponsor pro-Armenian measures in Congress. So, President-elect Obama's pledge to recognize the Armenian Genocide is normal, although it's hard to say anything for sure," director of Caucasus Institute, Prof. Ruben Safrastyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter A Turkish Foreign Ministry official said on condition of anonymity that the U.S. may recognize the Armenian Genocide early next year. "Both Obama and Biden promised their Armenian voters to press for recognition. There could be attempts early next year," the official said, adding, "But we have already launched preventive measures. In our early contacts with Obama and Biden's advisers, we were clear about the sensitivity of the issue." Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |