ANCA is resolute to struggle for Armenian Genocide Resolution adoption by US CongressMay 10, 2010 - 19:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the Armenian National Committee of America Ken Hachikian said that ANCA will work actively to increase the number of supporters of the Armenian Genocide Resolution – HR252. “We believe we have strong bipartisan support both by Republics and Democrats. Our job is to increase the number of supporters and to convince Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi that we have sufficient votes to pass the resolution” Hachikian told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. He added that presently ANCA is in that process, contacting all its supporters. “Each session of US Congress lasts only two years. This session of Congress ends in December 2010, so this resolution will die unless it’s proved by Congress,” he said. Thus, Ken Hachikian stated that ANCA’s job of the next 6 months is to generate enough support. Besides, he referred to pressure from the US administration, which opposes to the resolution adoption. As for President Barack Obama’s address to the Armenian-American community on April 24, Ken Hachikian stated that it was very shameless comment by him. “He broke his pledge once again under pressure of the State Department, which is very pro-Turkish. Even though he recognized the Armenian Genocide as a person, however, he has been unwilling to do it officially as a US President,” said Mr. Hachikian, adding that despite the Armenian-American community’s disappointment, ANCA will continue pressing Obama, demanding from him that he honor his pledge. The Armenian Genocide resolution The resolution affirming the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H.Res.252) was formally introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Adam Schiff (D.-CA), George Radanovich (R.-CA), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D.-NJ), and Mark Kirk (R.-Ill). On March 4, 2010 it was adopted with a 22-21 vote by the House Committee on Foreign Relations. A similar resolution was introduced in the Senate. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 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. Partner news | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. 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. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. |