Condolence books to be opened at RA MFA and Armenian Embassies abroad
ArmRadio.am
26.03.2007 15:04
On the occasion of the death of RA Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan
condolence books will be opened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
the Republic of Armenia and RA Embassies abroad on March 27 from 14:00
to 18:00.
Iranian Ambassador extend condolences
ArmRadio.am
26.03.2007 15:31
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to Armenia
Alireza Haghighian issued a message of condolence over the death of
the Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan.
I condole with the Armenian people and government on loss of Prime
Minister Andranik Margaryan, expressing deep sorrow connected with the
sudden death of the prominent politician who had an important role in
the development of the Republic of Armenia.
During Andranik Margaryan’s tenure in office the friendly ties between
the Islamic Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Armenia actively
developed and the decedent Prime Minister’s kind approach was one of
the driving forces in the expansion and development of relations.
Once again I exert my condolences connected with the loss of Prime
Minister Andranik Margaryan and pray to God to convey eternal peace to
his soul.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan condoles with Armenian people
ArmRadio.am
26.03.2007 16:19
The Prime Minitsre of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov conveyed condolences
connected with the sudden death of the Armenian Prime Minister
Andranik Margaryan, Kazakhstan Today newspaper informs.
`It was with deep sorrow that we learned about the death of Andranik
Margaryan. A prominent politician passed away. He was a honest and
respected man. Armenia lost its true son, who has done much for the
political and economic development of his country. I convey my deep
condolences to Andranik Margaryan’s family and friends and the whole
Armenian nation,’ the telegram says.
Arkady Ghukasyan sends a telegram of condolence
ArmRadio.am
26.03.2007 16:42
NKR Presidnet Arkady Ghukasyan sent a telegram of condolence to the
family of Andranik Margaryan, a prominent state and political figure,
President of the Republican Party of Armenia, the Prime Minister of
the Republic of Armenia.
The message says,
`Andranik Margaryan gifted all his experience, knowledge and patriotic
ardor to the creation and reinforcement of the independent Armenian
state, the economic progress of Armenia, to the well-being of the
Armenian people. >From the very first day of the Artsakhi war
Andranik Margaryan actively participated in the national-liberation
movement, made his unique contribution to the achievement of victory,
the socio-economic development of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and
its formation as a second independent Armenian state.
The memory of the true patriot will always remain bright in the memory
of all Armenian people.’
Italian Embassy in Armenia extends condolences
ArmRadio.am
26.03.2007 16:52
The Italian Embassy in Armenia extended condolences to the Armenian
authorities and the whole Armenian nation connected with the untimely
loss of RA Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan, First Secretary of the
Italian Embassy in Yerevan Roberto Nocella told the reporters in
Yerevan.
`On behalf of the whole Italian nation and myself I convey sincere
condolences on this great loss,’ the Italian diplomat noted, adding
that the Italian Government will extend condolences to the Armenian
authorities on the official level.
Duties of Chairman of Republican Party of Armenia to Be Fulfilled by
Defense Minister
Arminfo
2007-03-26 12:30:00
The Chairman of the Board of the Republican party of Armenia, RA
Defense Minister Serzh Sarkisian will fulfil the party’s chairman
duties in view of the death of RA Prime Minister Andranik Margarian,
RPA’s spokesman Eduard Sharmazanov told ArmInfo. He said that
according to RPA statute, in the absence of the party’s chairman, its
duties are fulfilled by the Chairman of the Board. To note, according
to RA Constitution, after vacation of Prime Minister’s post, the
Government tenders its resignation, after which the President appoints
a new Prime Minister within 10 days, while a new Government is formed
twenty days later after his appointment. That is, a new Government
should be formed on April 26, and the parliamentary elections will be
held in Armenia 16 days later. After the first session of the new
Parliament, the Government has to tender its resignation again.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Leader of ANM Still Hopes for Participation of First President of
Armenia in Coming Presidential Elections
Arminfo
2007-03-26 12:01:00
The chairman of the Board of the Armenian National Movement Ararat
Zurabian expressed confidence in a talk with journalists that the
first President of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosian will participate in the
coming Presidential elections in February, 2008.
He underlined that the confidence he expressed is a reflection of his
personal opinion, while "the official statement can be made only by L.
Ter-Petrosian himself or by his office". In the opinion of the present
leader of ANM, the first President is able to change the situation in
the Republic, the political field of which is in a paralyzed state. To
note, the present leaders of the Armenian National Movement had
expressed confidence even before the Presidential elections in 2003,
that the ex-President would participate in the election campaign,
however, Levon Ter-Petrosian did not do it and did not comment on the
assumptions spread.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Role of society in conflict settlement is important
26-03-2007 01:22:15 – KarabakhOpen
A few days ago the Resource Center of Stepenakert held a lecture on
the role of the society in the settlement of ethnic-political
conflicts at the discussion club in Martuni. The political scientist
Davit Babayan delivered the lecture.
The lector told about the current state of the Karabakh settlement and
the proposals that are on the ground. Davit Babayan says the deeper
democracy develops in NKR and the more important the role of the
society grows, more realistic solutions will be reached. The people of
Martuni were interested in the standpoint and interests of the great
powers in the region. They asked the lector to explain what political
and other resources Karabakh possesses. Davit Babayan told about the
water reserves of NKR, which he said could be exported and have a
political importance. During the discussion the new proposals on the
settlement of the conflict were touched upon, namely the idea of a
provisional status. The participants criticized the proposal and
stated that the pullout of the Armenian force from the liberated
territories and a provisional status in return for real guarantees of
security are not acceptable. As to contact with Azerbaijan, it was
mentioned that first of all it is necessary to set up non-governmental
ties.
The young participants of the discussion endorsed this event, because
` although Martuni is not far from Stepanakert, the local people do
not learn about everything.’
ARF issues condolences over Prime Minister Margarian’s death
26.03.2007 14:09
YEREVAN (YERKIR) – The Armenian Revolutionary Federation Supreme Body
of Arm enia has issued a letter of condolences in connection with the
death of Prime Minister Andranik Margarian.
The letter reads: The Armenian Revolutionary Federation Supreme Body
of Armenia deeply condoles the Republican Party of Armenia for the
death of RPA chairman and Armenian Prime Minister Andranik
Margarian. The cooperation of the ARF and the RPA has a long history.
The cooperation entered into a new stage in the last decade and
especially with a formation of the coalition government in
Armenia. Andranik Margarian’s role was immense in this cooperation. We
knew Andranik Margarian as a patriot and an individual who had a
national and state thinking.
Once again, we offer our condolences to the party members of Andranik
Margarian, his family and friends.
Bulgarian PM conveys condolences
ArmRadio.am
26.03.2007 17:17
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria Sergey Stanishev sent a
telegram of condolence on the death of the Armenian Prime Minister
Andranik Margaryan, which says, in part,
`On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and myself,
please accept our deep condolences on the untimely death of Prime
Minister Andranik Margaryan. Te name of the respected political and
state figure will remain connected with the large scale reforms in the
Republic of Armenia and the efforts of the country in the direction of
integration into the European family.
In Bulgaria Andranik Margaryan was appreciated for his active role in
the development and deepening of Armenian-Bulgarian friendly
relations.’