BAKU: Karabakh polls “illegal” – Azeri Foreign Ministry

Karabakh polls “illegal” – Azeri Foreign Ministry
Turan news agency
14 Jun 05
Baku, 14 June: The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry today issued a
statement over Karabakh separatists’ plans to conduct the so-called
“parliamentary elections” in the occupied Nagornyy Karabakh region
on 19 June.
“The holding of ‘elections’ in the conditions of territorial occupation
and ethnic cleansing runs counter to the norms and principles of
international law and the Azerbaijani constitution, and, therefore,
has no legal effect,” the document says.
Such actions by the Armenian side do not conform to the spirit of
the negotiating process which has recently produced hope for positive
changes, the Foreign Ministry said in the statement.
Lasting peace cannot be achieved without normal life, peaceful
coexistence and cooperation between the Azerbaijani and Armenian
communities of the Nagornyy Karabakh region of Azerbaijan.
In this connection, the Azerbaijani side supports the international
community’s calls for establishing direct contact between the
communities and taking measures to boost confidence, overcome
hostility, achieve stability and mutual understanding.
“Such a dialogue between the communities will facilitate rapprochement
between the Karabakh Armenians and the Azerbaijani population of the
region which will return to their homes, lay the necessary foundation
for engaging all categories of the regional population in a peaceful
and democratic process which, among other things, will envisage
the formation of legitimate regional authorities of all levels,”
the Foreign Ministry said in the statement.

Karabakh leader appoints new spokesman

Karabakh leader appoints new spokesman
Mediamax news agency
14 Jun 05
Yerevan, 14 June: The first assistant to the president of the Nagornyy
Karabakh Republic (NKR), Eduard Atanesyan, has been appointed press
secretary of the republic’s president. The NKR president, Arkadiy
Gukasyan, has signed a decree to this effect.
Earlier, the press secretary of the NKR president was Marina
Akopdzhanyan, the deputy chairwoman of the central information office

British official, Armenian minister discuss boosting economic ties

British official, Armenian minister discuss boosting economic ties
Noyan Tapan news agency
14 Jun 05
Yerevan, 14 June: Britain is continuing to participate in European
Union programmes being implemented in the South Caucasus, especially in
Armenia, Britain’s special envoy to the South Caucasus, Brian Fall, who
is paying a two-day visit to Armenia, said at a meeting with Armenian
Trade and Economic Development Minister Karen Chshmarityan today.
The meeting discussed a list of measures implemented in Armenia within
the framework of the Expanded Europe: New Neighbours programme, the
ministry’s press service has told our Noyan Tapan correspondent. It
was pointed out that although a stable economic growth is registered
in Armenia every year, the process of reform needs to continue.
It must be noted that the United Kingdom will chair the European
Union from 1 July.
Chshmarityan said that the EU is the main commercial partner of
Armenia and a major investor, and therefore, it is necessary to expand
trade-economic relations with member countries of the EU.
“This will help increase the volume of exports and investment from
abroad, improve tax and customs administration and bring it in line
with EU standards,” the minister said.

Chinese foreign minister holds talks with Armenian counterpart

Chinese foreign minister holds talks with Armenian counterpart
Xinhua news agency domestic service
13 Jun 05
Beijing, 13 June: Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing held talks with visiting
Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan on 13 June. They had in-depth
exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest.
Li Zhaoxing said: China-Armenia relations have developed smoothly,
the two countries’ political relations have become increasingly close,
and their cooperation in the economic and trade fields has gradually
expanded. The Chinese side appreciated the Armenian side’s adherence
to the one-China policy and thanked Armenia for supporting the Chinese
side on the Taiwan issue. The Chinese side is willing to make joint
efforts with the Armenian side in promoting bilateral relations
towards continuous development.
Oskanyan said: Armenia attaches importance to developing relations
with China, thanks the Chinese side for supporting Armenia’s economic
and social development, and is willing to continuously strengthen the
two countries’ cooperation in the economic, cultural, and educational
fields. As always, the Armenian side will uphold the one-China policy
and support China’s peaceful reunification.
Both sides also exchanged views on isues related to the Outer Caucasus,
the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the UN Security Council
reform.

Armenian leader, World Bank official pleased with cooperation

Armenian leader, World Bank official pleased with cooperation
Public Television of Armenia, Yerevan
14 Jun 05
[Presenter] Armenian President Robert Kocharyan today received World
Bank [WB] Vice-President for Europe and Central Asia Region Shigeo
Katsu and the head of the WB office in Yerevan, Roger Robinson.
Noting that the process of implementing WB programmes in Armenia is
successful, Katsu described the World Bank’s cooperation with Armenia
as productive. He said that Armenia has made certain progress in
its economic development, and economic activity and positive changes
are obvious.
Kocharyan said that the reforms are first of all necessary for Armenia
and we aim to overcome the transition period as soon as possible.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the modernization of tax and
customs authorities and issues of boosting the effectiveness of the
industrial infrastructure.
Kocharyan said that the reforms in the spheres of higher education
and science have already been prepared.
The sides also touched on reforms in the sphere of local government.

MOSCOW: Removal of assets from Georgia to Armenia poses no threat,sa

Removal of assets from Georgia to Armenia poses no threat, says
Russian general
Interfax news agency
14 Jun 05
Moscow, 14 June: The withdrawal of some hardware from Russian military
bases in Georgia to Armenia should not arouse concern in Azerbaijan,
the chief of the General Staff of the Russian armed forces, Army Gen
Yuriy Baluyevskiy, has told journalists at a briefing at the Russian
Defence Ministry.
“I have already said that, given the tight schedule for the closure
of Russian military bases in Georgia (by the end of 2008 – Interfax
note), some hardware may have to be redeployed in Armenia, at the
102nd base in Gyumri,” Baluyevskiy said.
He stressed that “this hardware will not change the balance of forces
in the region under the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty and it
does not pose a threat to the countries of this region”.

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WEBSITE AT <;HTTP:// 1) Reps. Schiff, Radanovich, Knollenberg, and Pallone Introduce Armenian Genocide Legislation 2) Official Results of Lebanon's Third Round of Parliamentary Elections 3) Erdogan Questions Integrity of New York Times 4) Iran's Armenians Urged to Consider Welfare of Country and Community in upcoming Presidential Elections 5) ARF Movement '88 Urges Karabagh's Citizens to Raise Their Voice 6) Expansion off The Agenda at EU Summit 1) Reps. Schiff, Radanovich, Knollenberg, and Pallone Introduce Armenian Genocide Legislation Resolution Reaffirms US Record on the Armenian genocide WASHINGTON, DC (ANCA)--A bipartisan group of over 50 US Representatives joined on Tuesday with lead sponsors Adam Schiff (D-CA), George Radanovich (R-CA), and Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairmen Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Joe Knollenberg (R-MI) in introducing the Armenian Genocide Resolution in the House of Representatives. "We join with Armenian Americans across the United States in welcoming the introduction today of the Armenian Genocide Resolution by Congressmen Radanovich, Schiff, Knollenberg, and Pallone," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "We look forward to working with our Congressional friends, community partners, and the growing genocide-prevention coalition to build bipartisan support for this measure and to help secure its timely adoption by the House of Representatives." The resolution, which will be referred to the House International Relations Committee for consideration, enjoys the support of the ANCA, Armenian Assembly, and the entire Armenian American community. The Radanovich-Schiff-Knollenberg-Pallone Resolution calls on the President "to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide." The resolution includes thirty detailed findings from past US hearings, resolutions and Presidential statements on the Armenian genocide from 1916 through the present, as well as references to statements by international bodies and organizations. After introduction of the measure, Rep. Radanovich noted, "By properly acknowledging the Armenian Genocide, we recognize this atrocity and renew our commitment to prevent other occurrences of man's inhumanity to man. I am proud to have been a leader in this community for the past decade as one voice for a people who were silenced for too long." Members of Congress joining Representatives Schiff, Radanovich, Knollenberg, and Pallone as original cosponsors of the resolution are: Rob Andrews (D-NJ), Charles Bass (R-NH), Howard Berman (D-CA), Michael Bilirakis (R-FL), Jeb Bradley (R-NH), Dennis Cardoza (D-CA), John Conyers (D-MI), Jim Costa (D-CA), Jerry Costello (D-IL), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), David Dreier (R-CA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Bob Filner (D-CA) , Mark Foley (R-FL), Barney Frank (D-MA), Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), Steve Israel (D-NY), Darrell Issa (R-CA), Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), Mark Kirk (R-IL), James Langevin (D-RI), Sander Levin (D-MI), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI), Jim McDermott (D-WA), James McGovern (D-MA), Buck McKeon (R-CA), Michael McNulty (D-NY), Marty Meehan (D-MA), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Candice Miller (R-MI), Grace Napolitano (D-CA), Devin Nunes (R-CA), Mike Rogers (R-MI), Steve Rothman (D-NJ), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Ed Royce (R-CA), Jim Saxton (R-NJ), Joe Schwarz (R-MI), E. Clay Shaw (R-FL), Brad Sherman (D-CA), John Shimkus (R-IL), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Mark Souder (R-IN), John Sweeney (R-NY), Peter Visclosky (D-IN), Diane Watson (D-CA), and Anthony Weiner (D-NY). The text of the resolution is similar to one introduced in 1999, during the 106th Congress, again led by Rep. Radanovich, spearheaded along with then House Democratic Whip David Bonior (D-MI) and the Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs. That bill secured the support of over 140 cosponsors and, following extensive hearings, was overwhelmingly adopted by the House International Relations Committee by a vote of 24 to 11, and scheduled for a floor vote. Despite the clear bipartisan support for the measure, it was withdrawn from the House calendar in October of 2000 by the Speaker of the House, under heavy pressure from President Clinton. 2) Official Results of Lebanon's Third Round of Parliamentary Elections BEIRUT (Aztagdaily.com)--Interior Minister Hassan Al Sabaa, on Monday afternoon, announced the official results of Lebanon's third round of Parliamentary elections. Addressing the general atmosphere of the elections in the districts of Mount Lebanon and Bekaa, he said they were positive and conducted democratically. He praised the role of Lebanon's internal security forces and army in ensuring fair elections. "Their presence allowed Lebanese citizens to vote according to their will, without outside pressures. It is, therefore, possible to say that the government has succeeded in maintaining a neutral position, and in organizing free, fair, open, and democratic elections." The minister added that the government is responsible for--and will utilize all security and administrative means at its disposal--to ensure that the fourth round of elections, due to take place in Northern Lebanon, are also transparent and conducted peacefully. Following Sunday's elections, two Armenian Revolutionary Federation candidates, Hagop Pakradouni and Georges Kasarji, were victorious in the Metn and Bekka districts, successively. In the Metn district, the eight vacant seats were filled by the following candidates (votes): Hagop Pakradouni (53,272), Edgar Maalouf (55,017), Ghazan Mkhaiber (56,906), Ibrahim Kaanan (56,840), Selim Salhab (54,776), Nabil Nicola (48,872), Michel Murr (48,662), Pierre Gemayel (29,421). Pakradouni gained 92% of the 10,800 Armenian votes, while opponent Raffi Madeyan 8% (25,043 total votes). In the Zahle district, seven vacant seats were filled by the following candidates (votes): Georges Kasarji (35,065), Elias Skaaf (38,035), Selim Aoun (36,408), Camile Maalouf (34,108), Asem Araji (31,418), Hassan Yacoub (31,920), Nicola Fettoush (31,111). Kasarji gained 93% of the 2,500 Armenian votes, while opponent Antoun Nshanian got 7% (26,900 total votes). 3) Erdogan Questions Integrity of New York Times NEW YORK (Combined Sources)--Following the New York Times's refusal to publish a declaration prepared by 36 Turkish nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) denying the Armenian genocide, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a meeting on June 13 with the paper's Editorial Board. In a rejection letter to the Turkish NGOs, the New York Times advertising department wrote, "We believe that the Armenian genocide took place. Therefore, we do not find it right to publish your advertisement." Erdogan criticized the newspaper for "its paradoxical and erroneous justifications." In that meeting, the New York Times questioned Turkey's postponement of an unprecedented conference on the Armenian genocide that was to be held at Bogazici University in Istanbul, and criticized Justice Minister Cemil Cicek's remarks about the Turkish scholars that were scheduled to participate. Minister Cicek, speaking on the floor of the Turkish Parliament, called the Turkish scholars "traitors" and accused them of "stabbing the Turkish nation in the back." Erdogan said that Cicek's statements represented his personal viewpoint and not that of the Turkish government. "I stated that there is no legal barrier against such an Armenian conference in Istanbul. I support such a conference although I do not agree with the notions that were to be expressed," Erdogan clarified. Reminding the editors of Turkey's "goodwill" as it allowed scholars access to its archives, Erdogan invited the New York Times to visit the country and study the "open archives." Zaman Daily reported that the editors had "difficulty in answering Erdogan's question" and announced that they would state their reply later. The prime minister's spokesman Akif Beki said the editors "merely listened" to Erdogan's remarks. "Then they said that they would study the said advertisement, as well as the refusal by the head of the advertising department, and would inform us of the results of their evaluation." Turkish sources reported that The New York Times editors assured Erdogan that they would "include his statements in upcoming articles." 4) Iran's Armenians Urged to Consider Welfare of Country and Community in upcoming Presidential Elections TEHRAN (Combined Sources)--Armenians were urged to vote their conscience in the upcoming June 17 presidential elections in Iran, in what is the most contested presidential race in the country's history. The chairman of Tehran's Armenian Prelacy's Representative Assembly Dr. L. Tavtian, stressed the importance of voting, stating that what is at stake is the quality of life, the future of children, as well as that of the people and the country. As far as Tehran's Armenians are concerned, he emphasized the importance of choosing a candidate who is familiar "with the issues." "As a religious minority in Iran, we have a general responsibility to vote. We have various activities, as well as corresponding difficulties throughout our communities [in Iran]. So as to overcome them, we must wholeheartedly participate in the electoral process and elect that individual who is more informed than others about our concerns, and will work to remedy them." He urged the Armenian community to keep in mind the country's interests and objectives, as well those of the Armenian community, and "vote for that individual who will realize those goals." It is unlikely that any of the eight candidates vying to replace President Mohammad Khatami--who cannot run for a third term--will win the kind of victory that swept Khatami to office in 1997 and 2001 with hopes of political and social change. Voter apathy is threatening to deliver a low turnout, and recent polls indicate that none of the candidates, which include clerics, generals, a doctor and Tehran's mayor, is likely to garner the 50 percent needed to avoid a run-off. 5) ARF Movement '88 Urges Karabagh's Citizens to Raise Their Voice STEPANAKERT--In a statement released on June 13, concerning the June 19 parliamentary elections in Mountainous Karabagh Republic (MKR), the Armenian Revolutionary Federation "Movement '88" coalition appealed to all citizens to use their voice to guarantee the dignity of the people of Artsakh. "Once again, our country's future is endangered. Certain servants of our ruling authorities~E now seek to place in parliamentary seats pro-government candidates, and through them, prolong an atmosphere of acquiescence, license, corruption, bribery, power, authority, etc," the statement read. Recalling victory through solidarity, the unbreakable will of the young, and at the price of blood shed by the country's freedom fighters, the coalition urged all to "not be fooled by the empty promises of pro-government candidates," and in order to steadfastly advance the people of Artsakh, "raise our voice resolutely, and give votes to the ARF "Movement '88 coalition, both in general and especially through its candidates, who have gone through the path of war, and who have been forged in the crucible of battle." 6) Expansion off The Agenda at EU Summit (The Guardian)--European leaders will not discuss expansion of the EU to include Turkey or other countries at this week's EU summit, it was confirmed on June 14. Senior officials stressed that previous agreements with Turkey and Croatia were still valid and that earlier EU decisions to expand to Romania and Bulgaria remained on track, but it will be the first time in many years that the issue has been dropped from an EU summit declaration. There will only be a single paragraph saying expansion was "necessary." Analysts said the move was bound to send a negative signal to candidate countries, which have been braced for a backlash following the rejection of the European constitution by France and the Netherlands. Speaking during the weekend, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, brushed the matter aside. "None of this has anything to do with us. Turkey is within the [European] boundary. We have not wasted our years for nothing," he said. European commission president Jose Manuel Barroso, has tried to water down fears over expansion, saying it and the constitution "were not connected," but an increasing number of senior European politicians continue to express public doubts about the issue. Benita Ferrero-Waldner, the EU's external affairs commissioner, told the German newspaper Bild that enlargement of the EU should be slowed to give people time to digest the Dutch and French no votes. "We need to give our citizens time to breathe. We must fulfill what we have said, but my idea is to reduce the speed of enlargement." Austrian finance minister Karl-Heinz Grasser, said that Turkish membership "would make excessive demands of Europe." He said he saw the constitution's rejection in France and the Netherlands as "a warning shot" in opposition to Turkey's membership. Polls in France and the Netherlands showed that opposition to Turkey's membership was one of the key reasons voters gave for opposing the European constitution. Diplomats in Luxembourg, where EU foreign ministers are meeting, confirmed that several paragraphs on expansion to include Turkey and other candidates were being dropped in the latest draft of the declaration due to be issued at the end of this week's summit in Brussels. At a summit in December last year, EU leaders set a conditional October 3 date to open entry talks with Turkey, if it carried through on commitments to implement economic and political reforms, and if it expanded its customs union to include Cyprus. The Dutch foreign minister, Ben Bot, however, continued to back the EU's official position that entry talks would go ahead as planned. "They are on track. If the Turks are on track then we are on track," he said. In a move aimed at reassuring the Turks and the financial markets that the expansion process had not be derailed, EU foreign ministers approved an agreement today that will adapt its customs union with Turkey. EU foreign ministers endorsed the protocol without discussion, sending it to Turkey for signature. Once it has signed the accord, Ankara will have met all the conditions set by the EU for opening membership talks. Turkey's top EU negotiator, Ali Babacan, has said the country will sign the document as soon as it receives it. The foreign ministers also agreed today to review Croatia's progress towards starting membership talks in mid-July in the light of its cooperation with the UN war crimes tribunal on locating a key fugitive suspect. They noted in a statement that the chief war crimes prosecutor, Carla Del Ponte, had welcomed some progress by Zagreb but said it was still not fully cooperating with the Hague tribunal on the former Yugoslavia. 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US Ambassador Speaks to AUA Community

PRESS RELEASE
June 13, 2005
American University of Armenia Corporation
300 Lakeside Drive, 4th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Telephone: (510) 987-9452
Fax: (510) 208-3576
Contact: Gohar Momjian
E-mail: [email protected]
US Ambassador Speaks to AUA Community
Yerevan- On Friday June 11, 2005, the US Ambassador to Armenia,
John Evans, gave a speech to students, faculty, and alumni at the
American University of Armenia. The focus of the speech elaborated
on the idea that “the principles of the American Revolution continue
to reverberate down through the centuries to our own day.”
“I am delighted to be with you this evening at the American University
of Armenia. There is nothing more important to the development of any
society than education, and this relatively new University is already
making a solid contribution to this old, but newly independent land,
the Republic of Armenia,” pointed out Ambassador Evans.
The Ambassador mentioned that he is proud of the United States
Government support to the University in its establishment and
continuing pursuit of full accreditation. “The State of California,
among the fifty states of our Union, is a proven leader in public
education, and this University’s connection with the University of
California seems to me a most appropriate and fortunate one.”
During his speech, Ambassador Evans highlighted that the job of
building a democracy in the Republic of Armenia is well on its way
and that the core principles of freedom and democracy are expressed
in the Armenian Constitution and major legislation that is now on
the books. “But what still needs work is the job of building and
strengthening the institutions that make a democracy function as it
should. The United States remains committed to helping Armenia —
its government, courts, parliament, political parties and citizens —
build, strengthen and refine the free institutions of which President
Bush has spoken,” the Ambassador concluded.
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The American University of Armenia is registered as a non-profit
educational organization in both Armenia and the United States
and is affiliated with the Regents of the University of California.
Receiving major support from the AGBU, AUA offers instruction leading
to the Masters Degree in eight graduate programs. For more information
about AUA, visit
Photo: US Ambassador to Armenia, John Evans, Addresses AUA Faculty,
Staff and Students.

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Developing a National Strategic Plan for Prevention of Blindness inA

PRESS RELEASE
June 14, 2005
American University of Armenia Corporation
300 Lakeside Drive, 4th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Telephone: (510) 987-9452
Fax: (510) 208-3576
Contact: Gohar Momjian
E-mail: [email protected]
Developing a National Strategic Plan for Prevention of Blindness in Armenia
Yerevan -From June 8-10, 2005, Armenia’s Ministry of Health, with
financial support from the Christoffel-Blindenmission organization
of Germany and technical assistance from AUA’s Garo Meghrigian Eye
Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology (GMEIPO), organized a three-day
workshop to develop a National Strategic Plan for the prevention
of blindness in Armenia. Geneva’s World Health Organization (WHO)
also provided its expertise.
The main foci of the workshop, consistent with the WHO Vision 2020
concept, included eye disease control, infrastructure assessment and
development, human resource development, and management structures
to support the National Strategic Plan. Working groups will assess
the present epidemiology of eye diseases in Armenia, review eye care
delivery, compile and analyze information on ophthalmic education, and
review and analyze activities of various NGOs involved in prevention
of blindness in Armenia.
Participants formulated strategies to achieve WHO’s Vision 2020 targets
within five years through a detailed national and regional level
plan. They began to identify roles and responsibilities for various
stakeholders, define ways and means of mobilizing resources, and define
parameters for monitoring and evaluating eye care service delivery.
“In the next 4 months, we anticipate finalizing the plan. After
discussing the plan with a large audience, including eye care
professionals and the general public, it will be submitted
for Governmental approval,” said Naira Khachatryan, Principal
Investigator of AUA’s Garo Meghrigian Eye Institute for the
Preventative Ophthalmology. “As part of those efforts, the Vision
2020 Initiative in Armenia will be launched and Armenia will join in
the efforts of blindness prevention worldwide,” stated Khachatryan.
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The American University of Armenia is registered as a non-profit
educational organization in both Armenia and the United States
and is affiliated with the Regents of the University of California.
Receiving major support from the AGBU, AUA offers instruction leading
to the Masters Degree in eight graduate programs. For more information
about AUA, visit
Photo: Lilit Lazarian (translator); Michael Hansmann,
Assistant Regional Representatives, Christoffel-Blindenmission;
Dr. Naira Khachatryan, Principal Investigator, GMEIPO/AUA; Dr. Vahan
Poghosyan, Head of Medical Care, Ministry of Health, Head of National
Tuberculosis Program; Dr. Hayk Darbinyan, Vice Minister, Ministry
of Health; Dr. Norayr Davidyan, Minister of Health; Dr. Haroutune
Armenian, President, American University of Armenia; Dr. Ramachandra
Pararagasegaram, Consultant Ophthalmologist, World Health Organization
(WHO)/Geneva

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According To The NKR President’s Decree Edward Atanesyan Is Entruste

ACCORDING TO THE NKR PRESIDENT’S DECREE EDWARD ATANESYAN IS ENTRUSTED
WITH THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NKR PRESIDENT PRESS SECRETARY
YEREVAN, June 14. /ARKA/. NKR President Arkadi Ghukasyan signed a
decree, according to which the Chief Assistant of the NKR President
Edward Atanesyan is entrusted with the responsibilities of the Press
Secretary of the NKR President, according to the Chief Information
Department adjunct to NKR President. Before the responsibilities of
the Press Secretary were taken by Deputy Head of the Chief Information
Department at the NKR President Marina Hakobjanyan. A.H.-0–
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress