John Heffern: U.S. promotes Armenian-Turkish protocols ratification November 23, 2011 - 18:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. will promote ratification of Armenian-Turkish protocols for as long as Washington’s official support for rapprochement continues, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia said. As John Heffern stated, summarizing the results of Armenia-Turkey business forum, the event is important both in development of business ties and strengthening of bilateral relations. The Ambassador further stressed the “political message” of the forum, aimed at improvement of relations between the two countries. On November 22, a USAID-sponsored Armenian-Turkish business forum kicked off in Yerevan, to hosting over 50 entrepreneurs from various regions of Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, Malatya, Igdir, Kars, Diyarbakir, etc.) 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 |