Month: March 2007

"JERMUK" INTENDS TO APPEAL TO COURT TO RESTORE ITS PRESTIGE

Noyan Tapan
Mar 21 2007

YEREVAN, MARCH 21, NOYAN TAPAN. The statement of the US National
Drug Administration has caused panic among buyers, as a result of
which sales of "Jermik" have declined by 10% in Armenia. At the same
time, as NT correspondent was informed by commercial director of
the company Samvel Arsenian, export to Russia has grown: previously
23-30 containers of mineral water were exported to Russia a month,
whereas starting from April 1, 78 containers will be exported.

According to S. Arsenian, the statement, according to which "Jermuk"
mineral water contains arsenic exceeding the permissible norm, pursues
some political and economic goals and has no relation to the quality
of this water and its content. He said that since 2000, the company
has exported its production to the US, and each shipment undergoes
laboratory examination on the border and is given a respective
certificate, after which it is allowed to be imported into the country.

In the words of S. Arsenian, an attempt is being made to force Armenian
"Jermuk" out of the international market. "This statement is made at
the moment when wagons of Georgian "Borzhomi" mineral water (banned
in Russia) are brought into the US," he noted.

He said that it is not ruled out that the company will try to restore
its prestige in court: the respective documents are being prepared
for this purpose.

ARMENIAN PRIME MINISTER ATTACHES IMPORTANCE TO EXTENSION OF ARMENIAN-ROMANIAN ECONOMIC COOPERATION

Noyan Tapan
Mar 21 2007

YEREVAN, MARCH 21, NOYAN TAPAN. Expressing satisfaction over the
development of the Armenian-Romanian political relations, during
the March 21 meeting with the newly appointed Romanian Ambassador to
Armenia Krina Rodik Prunariu, the Armenian Prime Minister Andranik
Margarian attached importance to activation and extension of the
bilateral economic cooperation.

Underlining the importance of Romania’s joining the European Union
on January 1, A. Margarian expressed confidence that in this status
Romania will have its positive participation in further development
of Armenia-EU relations and implementation of the EU-Armenia Action
Plan. He said that Armenia also anticipates Romania’s support and
participation in implementation of Armenia’s Individual Partnership
Action Plan (IPAP) with NATO.

K. Prunariu in her turn assured the Armenian prime minister that
Romania as a full and equal member of the EU is interested in rapid
development of Armenia and all bilateral programs and intitiatives
to be implemented will be aimed at further deepening of EU-Armenia
relations.

During the talk, the sides underlined the role of the Romanian Armenian
community in development of bilateral links, particularly economic
relations, especially as, in the words of the ambassador, Romania’s
current minister of economy is a member of the Armenian community.

Speaking about trade and economic relations between the two countries,
A. Margarian and K. Prunariu noted that despite an increase in
commodity turnover in recent years, these relations are still far from
being satisfactory. They spoke in support of efficient implementation
of the cooperation agreements reached in various sectors of economy,
as well as steps for development of the bilateral cooperation. It
was pointed out that activation of business links and establishment
of cooperation among the commerce and industry chambers and the
development agencies of Armenia and Romania will promote economic
relations and increase the trade turnover. In this connection the
sides attached special importance to the work of the Armenian-Romanian
trade-economic and scientific-technical commission, whose second
sitting took place in Yerevan in October 2006, while the next one
will be soon held in Romania.

According to the RA Government Information and PR Department, at the
conclusion of the meeting, A. Margarian stated that the Armenian
government is willing to provide possible assistance to the newly
appointed ambassador of Romania in implementing her diplomatic ativity
in Armenia.

"CHILDHOOD WORLD. EXPO 2007" INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION HELD FOR FIRST TIME IN YEREVAN

Noyan Tapan
Mar 21 2007

YEREVAN, MARCH 21, NOYAN TAPAN. On the initiative of Logos Expo Center
company, the international exhibition "Childhood World. Expo 2007" was
held on March 19-21 in Yerevan for the first time. It was organized
with the assistance of the RA Ministry of Labor and Social Issues,
the RA National Assembly Standing Committee of Science, Education,
Culture and Youth Issues and the UNICEF Armenia Office.

The exhibition had the following sections: goods for children,
baby food, children’s education, financial services for children,
children’s recreation and tourism.

According to Adelina Kocharian, Head of Logos Expo Center’s Health
and Science Unit, the main purpose of the exhibition to present to
the Armenian consumer production of Armenian and foreign companies
that produce goods and deliver services for children, as well as to
provide businessmen with the opportunity to establish cooperation.

Various creative competitions, charity actions and cultural events
were organized during the 3-day exhibition.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

ARMENIA TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL TOURISM EXHIBITION "CLOBE 2007" IN ROME

Noyan Tapan
Mar 21 2007

YEREVAN, MARCH 21, NOYAN TAPAN. The international exhibition "Globe
2007" will be held in Rome on March 22-25. 6 Armenian tour operators
will participate in this exhibition, NT correspondent was informed by
Suzanna Azoyan, Marketing Director of the Armenian Tourism Development
Agency (ATDA).

According to her, information materials about and maps of Armenia,
packages of Armenian tour operators, as well as two commercials about
Armenia, which are shown by CNN, will be presented at the Armenian
pavilion covering an area of 48 square meters.

"Italian expert Nadya Paskal assists the ATDA with presenting the
opportunities of the Armenian tourism sector to Italian tourist
comapnies. She systematically organizes trainings and seminars in
Armenia for our tour operators," S. Azoyan noted.

ARMENIAN DELEGATION HEADED BY DEPUTY MINISTER OF CULTURE GAGIK GYURJIAN TO PARTICIPATE IN REOPENING CEREMONY OF SURB KHACH CHURCH

Noyan Tapan
Mar 21 2007

YEREVAN, MARCH 21, NOYAN TAPAN. The Armenian delegation headed by
the RA Deputy Minister of Culture and Youth Issues Gagik Gyurjian
will participate in the reopening ceremony of Surb Khach Church
on the island of Aghtamar of Lake Van. The deputy minister told NT
correspondent that the delegation’s composition, as well as the day
of departure and route have not been finally determined yet. In his
words, the delegation will not go to Turkey by air. He also ruled out
the version of crossing the border through the Margara crossing point.

TEACHING IN ARMENIA-2007 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITION OPENS IN YEREVAN

Noyan Tapan
Mar 21 2007

YEREVAN, MARCH 21, NOYAN TAPAN. More than 30 state and non-state
educational institutions and international organizations implementing
educational programs presented information leaflets about themselves,
materials on orders of entrance and cooperation at the Teaching in
Armenia-2007 6th international exhibition that opened on March 21 at
the lobby of RA government’s sitting hall.

The exhibition organized on the initiative of RA Ministry of Education
and Science and Expo Service company will work until March 24.

RA Minister of Culture and Education Levon Mkrtchian greeted the
exhibition participants and said that the exhibition has a practical
significance: it promotes exchange of experience in educational sphere
and establishment of educational contacts.

In the words of Expo Service Director Georgy Kakoyan, the exhibition’s
goal is to inform school-leavers about educational institutions working
in RA giving them a possibility to orient themselves in the issue of
choosing a higher education institution to apply to.

ISSUE OF PARTICIPATION OF CATHOLICOS KAREKIN II IN OPENING CEREMONY OF AGHTAMAR CHURCH NOT CLARIFIED YET

Noyan Tapan
Mar 21 2007

ETCHMIADZIN, MARCH 21, NOYAN TAPAN. "Catholicos of All Armenians
Karekin II received the invitation of the Turkish side to participate
in the opening ceremony of Aghtamar Church of Lake Van. Priest
Vahram Melikian, the Head of the press service of the Mother See
of Holy Etchmiadzin, said this during a phone conversation with
NT correspondent. At the same time, he noted that the issue of
participation of His Holiness in the opening ceremony has not been
clarified yet.

LEVON ARONIAN CURRENTLY IN SECOND PLACE AT AMBER INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT

Noyan Tapan
Mar 21 2007

MONTE CARLO, MARCH 21, NOYAN TAPAN. March 21 is a rest day in the
Amber speed and blind chess international tournament in Monte Carlo.

In the fourth tour held on March 20 Levon Aronian competed with Magnus
Karlsen (Norway). In blind competition style L. Aronian won and in
quick style was defeated.

After 4 tours L. Aronian takes 2nd place with 6 out of 8 possible
points.

Vladimir Kramnik (Russia) taking first place has gained 6.5 points.

ARMENIAN DANCING PAIR TAKES 21st PLACE AFTER COMPULSORY PROGRAM AMONG 29 PAIRS AT FIGURE SKATING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Noyan Tapan
Mar 21 2007

TOKYO, MARCH 21, NOYAN TAPAN. Figure skating world championship
started on March 20 in Tokyo. In competition among dancing pairs
Anastasia Grebyonkina – Vazgen Azroyan pair repesenting Armenia after
compulsory program takes 21st place among 29 pairs.

PRESS RELEASE
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
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Armenian version:

HISTORICAL DAYS IN ANTELIAS

The Catholicosate of Cilicia in Antelias and its Spiritual Head, His
Holiness Aram I are lined up for historical days in the coming few days.
Over the next ten days, the Pontiff will preside over a series of events in
Antelias: celebration of the Catholicosate’s Pilgrimage Day with a
procession of the Holy "Right-Hand" relics, a meeting of the Cilician
Brotherhood members, placement of St. Gregory the Illuminator’s relics in
the Mother Cathedral in Antelias, full sessions of the Executive Central
Committee, meetings with Primates of different dioceses, representatives
from the national councils and Religious and Political Assemblies.

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the Armenian Orthodox Church. For detailed information about the history and
the mission of the Cilician Catholicosate, you may refer to the web page of
the Catholicosate, The Cilician Catholicosate, the
administrative center of the church is located in Antelias, Lebanon.