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US CONGRESS MARKS ARMENIA'S INDEPENDENCE
news.am, Armenia
Oct 26 2011
WASHINGTON. - American Armenians, together with eighteen members of
the US Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, representatives of the
Armenian Embassy, and friends of Armenia celebrated, on Tuesday evening
at the US Congress, the 20th anniversary of Armenia's independence,
Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) informed.
"This meeting, which is held on the 20th anniversary of Armenia,
contributed to our progress, the pursuit of strengthening our common
values, confirmed our commitment to the unfinished business toward
the democratic and national aspirations of our people," ANCA Chairman
Ken Hachikian stated.
The aforesaid Caucus' Co-Chairs, Congressmen Frank Pallone and Ed
Royce, delivered the evening's opening remarks.
Armenia's Ambassador to the United States, Tatul Margaryan, awarded
the Mkhitar Gosh Medal to Congressman Howard Berman, member of the
US House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Congressman Adam Schiff,
the foremost co-author of the Armenian Genocide Resolution.
The Congressmen confirmed their dedication to the deepening of
Armenian-American ties, and providing of American assistance to
Armenia, which is under a blockade.
news.am, Armenia
Oct 26 2011
WASHINGTON. - American Armenians, together with eighteen members of
the US Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, representatives of the
Armenian Embassy, and friends of Armenia celebrated, on Tuesday evening
at the US Congress, the 20th anniversary of Armenia's independence,
Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) informed.
"This meeting, which is held on the 20th anniversary of Armenia,
contributed to our progress, the pursuit of strengthening our common
values, confirmed our commitment to the unfinished business toward
the democratic and national aspirations of our people," ANCA Chairman
Ken Hachikian stated.
The aforesaid Caucus' Co-Chairs, Congressmen Frank Pallone and Ed
Royce, delivered the evening's opening remarks.
Armenia's Ambassador to the United States, Tatul Margaryan, awarded
the Mkhitar Gosh Medal to Congressman Howard Berman, member of the
US House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Congressman Adam Schiff,
the foremost co-author of the Armenian Genocide Resolution.
The Congressmen confirmed their dedication to the deepening of
Armenian-American ties, and providing of American assistance to
Armenia, which is under a blockade.