Robert Menendez Again Blocked Hoagland's Nomination as US Ambassador to ArmeniaJanuary 11, 2007 - 13:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Democrat Senator Robert Menendez took advantage of his veto power on January 10 blocking Richard Hoagland's nomination as US ambassador to Armenia, the Associated Press reports. It's worth mentioning that when the new 110th US Congress started its work, President George Bush for the second time proposed R. Hoagland's candidacy for US ambassador post to Armenia. It's worth reminding the strong negative attitude towards Richard Hoagland's nomination is connected with his public denial of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 in Ottoman Empire. Despite the protests, R. Hoagland's nominations was examined and confirmed. As Robert Menendez stated, many politicians, including the US president, avoid to call the crimes at the beginning of 20th century in Turkey as 'Genocide', and Richard Hoagland's nomination can become a step back, which does not proceed nether from the interests of Armenia nor the Armenian Diaspora. It is worth mentioning that after elections to the Congress at the end of the last year, US Senate, according to the order, returned Hoagland's candidacy to the president. Simultaneously Senators Robert Menendez and Harry Reid called upon the president to propose a new candidacy, IA Regnum reports. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |