AAA reps., U.S. Ambassador discuss to Armenia's economic developmentDecember 6, 2011 - 21:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern recently met with Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Board of Trustees Chairman Hirair Hovnanian and Country Director Armina Darbinian at the Assembly's Yerevan office, reported the Assembly. In a broad ranging discussion, Hovnanian underscored with the Ambassador the need for ongoing U.S. support for Armenia and Artsakh, and focused in particular on the importance of economic development. Reviewing the positive and deepening U.S.-Armenia relations, Hovnanian also expressed his concern about Turkey's decades-long blockade and its failure to live up to its commitment and establish normal relations with Armenia as envisaged in the Protocols signed between Armenia and Turkey in October 2009. Hovnanian and Darbinian also conveyed the importance that Armenia and the Armenian-American community attach to U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide. "I very much appreciate the Ambassador's readiness to work with the Armenian Assembly and other like-minded organizations, especially his receptivity for ways in which America can assist Armenia's economic development," stated Assembly Chairman Hirair Hovnanian. "This is critically important for the betterment of all Armenians," Hovnanian added. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |