Armenian Diaspora in U.S. most efficientMarch 6, 2009 - 13:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Minister of Diaspora Affairs Hranush Hakobyan, was an honored guest at the 2009 National Advocacy Conference Banquet in Washington, DC, organized by the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) on March 3.The Conference brought together outstanding Armenian and American public figures, scientists and philanthropists. "The Armenian community of the U.S. is the most efficient. It greatly contributes to U.S. public and political life and promotes development of Armenia-U.S. relations," Minister Hakobyan said in her address. Appreciating highly the Assembly's activities, she handed a letter of commendation to its Chairman Hirair Hovnanian, reported the press office of the RA Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |