Senator Menendez warns to block Bush's new pick for ambassador to ArmeniaApril 25, 2008 - 17:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Democratic Senator Robert Menendez, who two years ago blocked the nomination of Richard Hoagland for U.S. ambassador to Armenia, said he will do the same if President George W. Bush's new ambassadorial nominee also fails to use proper wording for the Armenian GenocideThe United States has not been not represented in the Armenian capital at the ambassadorial level since May 2006 when Bush fired John Evans, who used the term 'genocide,' to describe the massacre of Armenians at the hands of Ottoman Turkey in 1915-1923. In March, Bush nominated Marie L. Yovanovitch, another career diplomat, for Yerevan, Turkish Daily News reports. Senator Menendez made it clear that he believes the U.S. ambassador to Yerevan should characterize the killings as Genocide. "I intend to ask the same tough questions to the designate as her confirmation process reaches the Senate," Menendez said. "I hope Ms. Yovanovitch would respond to the questions in a satisfactory way. If not, I will not hesitate to place a hold." Meanwhile, the Turkish newspaper mentions that still "if Yovanovitch by any chance says 'genocide,' then Washington will get into deep trouble with Turkey." 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |