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US CONGRESSMEN CALL ON STATE DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT ARMENIA AND KARABAKH
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Dec 16 2011
Armenia
U.S. Congressmen Frank Pallone and Adam Schiff met with Assistant
Secretary of State Philip Gordon Wednesday to address issues related
to Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, Asbarezreports.
In the meeting the members emphasized the importance of the Armenian
Diaspora in the United States and the need to continue supporting
the state of Armenia as a strong ally. As part of the relationship
the members raised the importance of robust foreign aid funding to be
directed to Armenia and the need for parity in military aid between
Azerbaijan and Armenia in the President's annual budget request,
the newspaper writes.
The members also expressed concern over aggressive posturing by
Azerbaijan and the importance of U.S. support of Nagorno-Karabakh. The
members called for policies that will show U.S. support of
Nagorno-Karabakh such as increased development and humanitarian
assistance and their inclusion in the Minsk Group peace process. A
continuing concern of the caucus, which was expressed, is a lack of
funding directed to Nagorno-Karabakh despite congressional approval
of a higher level.
"The state of Armenia is a critical ally to the United States and
the administration's policies should reflect the importance of
this relationship. While the Armenian Issues Caucus will continue
to fight for higher levels of foreign assistance to Armenia and
Nagorno-Karabakh, for official recognition of the Armenian Genocide and
other issues important to the Armenian community, the State Department
must know that strong action is needed on their behalf as well,"
said Pallone.
"It is more important than ever that the United States support the
right of self-determination of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Directing these resources to Nagorno-Karabakh will not only help the
people of the Karabakh cope with humanitarian crises resulting from
the twin blockade by Turkey and Azerbaijan, but it will also help
to stabilize the region by demonstrating our continued commitment
to a peaceful resolution of the conflict. I will continue to fight
for adequate resources for NKR, as well as formal recognition of the
Armenian Genocide," Congressman Schiff said.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
news.am
Dec 16 2011
Armenia
U.S. Congressmen Frank Pallone and Adam Schiff met with Assistant
Secretary of State Philip Gordon Wednesday to address issues related
to Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, Asbarezreports.
In the meeting the members emphasized the importance of the Armenian
Diaspora in the United States and the need to continue supporting
the state of Armenia as a strong ally. As part of the relationship
the members raised the importance of robust foreign aid funding to be
directed to Armenia and the need for parity in military aid between
Azerbaijan and Armenia in the President's annual budget request,
the newspaper writes.
The members also expressed concern over aggressive posturing by
Azerbaijan and the importance of U.S. support of Nagorno-Karabakh. The
members called for policies that will show U.S. support of
Nagorno-Karabakh such as increased development and humanitarian
assistance and their inclusion in the Minsk Group peace process. A
continuing concern of the caucus, which was expressed, is a lack of
funding directed to Nagorno-Karabakh despite congressional approval
of a higher level.
"The state of Armenia is a critical ally to the United States and
the administration's policies should reflect the importance of
this relationship. While the Armenian Issues Caucus will continue
to fight for higher levels of foreign assistance to Armenia and
Nagorno-Karabakh, for official recognition of the Armenian Genocide and
other issues important to the Armenian community, the State Department
must know that strong action is needed on their behalf as well,"
said Pallone.
"It is more important than ever that the United States support the
right of self-determination of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Directing these resources to Nagorno-Karabakh will not only help the
people of the Karabakh cope with humanitarian crises resulting from
the twin blockade by Turkey and Azerbaijan, but it will also help
to stabilize the region by demonstrating our continued commitment
to a peaceful resolution of the conflict. I will continue to fight
for adequate resources for NKR, as well as formal recognition of the
Armenian Genocide," Congressman Schiff said.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress