Armenian Assembly of America: 2009 holds great promiseJanuary 12, 2009 - 13:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America's (Assembly) Board Member Annie Totah, along with Executive Director Bryan Ardouny and Assembly staff, attended the 111th Congressional swearing-in ceremonies and numerous events on Capitol Hill."2009 holds great promise and the Assembly is ready for the challenges ahead," said Totah. "By redoubling our efforts and commitment we can reach new heights. I look forward to many successful initiatives this Congress, including our upcoming Advocacy Conference, when we will be expecting hundreds of our members and activists in Washington, DC." Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, stated: "We have a full agenda for the 111th Congress and I look forward to working with the Armenian Assembly and the community to secure unequivocal U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide. We will continue to fight against efforts to isolate Armenia in the Caucasus and to support peace and stability in Nagorno Karabakh." 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 | OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. IDBank issues 2nd tranche of dollar bonds of 2024 On May 13, 2024, IDBank placed registered coupon bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2PER9. Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. |