Armenian Assembly of America New York Office to be staffed by Bianka Kadian-DodovAugust 28, 2010 - 13:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) announced the opening of its Eastern Region Office in New York City, which will be staffed by the Assembly's Bianka Kadian-Dodov. Dodov will be responsible for increasing the Assembly's grassroots outreach and activities in New York and the tri-state area, as well as focus on development and membership initiatives in the region. Working with Assembly headquarters in Washington, DC, Dodov will also assist the government affairs agenda with a specific focus on the New York delegation. "With her work on both the 2007 and 2010 Armenian Genocide resolutions, Bianka's first-hand experience in government relations, as well as her active community involvement, will prove invaluable as she takes on new responsibilities," said Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. In addition to her new role in New York, Dodov, who spearheaded the Assembly's Congressional relations program in DC, will also serve as the Assembly's United Nations (UN) representative to the UN Committee on Human Settlements. In 1999, the Armenian Assembly was granted Special Consultative Status as an NGO (non-governmental organization) with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. "The Armenian Assembly is the premier organization dedicated not only to the education and affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, but to a strong, vibrant, and democratic Armenia," said Dodov. "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to expand the Assembly's leadership role within the community, the U.S. Government, and the United Nations." 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 | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |