Marie Yovanovitch to arrive in Yerevan Sept. 17September 15, 2008 - 14:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. newly elected Ambassador to Armenia, Ms. Marie Yovanovitch, will arrive in Yerevan on September 17, the U.S. Embassy told PanARMENIAN.Net The position has been unfilled since Ambassador John Evans was recalled two years ago by the Bush Administration for recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Another Ambassador-designate, Richard Hoagland, was withdrawn last year after a Senate hold. The nomination of Ms. Yovanovitch was confirmed in August 2008. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |