H.Res.106 important not only for Armenia and diaspora but also for U.S.May 2, 2007 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The Resolution includes 30 findings which accurately recount the United States' own record in response to and in recognition of the Genocide. The sooner Congress acknowledges that record the better - until then the United States is a legitimate target of criticism that it will even change its own history for the sake of short term political expediency, in this case because of fear of the Turkish retaliation. That does not help the United States, nor is it reflective of the American people and the type of government they want. For Armenia, the sooner the United States reaffirms its record and stays on the right side of the issue, the better the United States-Armenia relationship will be," he said. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |