U.S. Congressman Pallone gets Armenian Order of HonorFebruary 24, 2011 - 12:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to a decree signed by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, an Order of Honor was conferred on U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone. The ceremony took place in the Armenian embassy to Washington. The Congressman was honored for formation of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues and 15-year activity at the post of the Caucus chairman. Accepting the Order, Congressman Pallone thanked the Armenian President and praised the activity of Armenian ambassador in the U.S. He pledged to continue support to Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh and entire Armenian nation. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |