Month: November 2009

THE ARMENIAN PRESIDENT VISITED "ARMPRODEXPO-2009" EXHIBITION

Aysor
Nov 13 2009
Armenia

Today in Yerevan finished the 9th international exhibition called
"ARmprodexpo" on which were present around 65 foreign and local
enterprises involved in the food production business. They have
presented the spheres of wine-making, canning industry, meat, milk
industry, coffee, dry fruit, oil production and other areas as well.

On the exhibition were presented both Armenian and Karabakh big,
middle and small business enterprises and the best food goods of
Armenia.There were also goods from Russia, Byelorussia, Austria,
England, Cyprus, France, Lebanon, Cuba and Germany.

The Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today visited the "ARmprodexpo-
2009" exhibition. The head if the country approached all the pavilions
got acquainted with the assortments presented by different enterprises.

During the direct conversation with the participants of the
exhibition President Sargsyan expressed his impressions concerning
the presented assortments and production, listened to the problems
of the entrepreneurs and their suggestions.

The organizres of the "ARmprodexpo- 2009" exhibition launched on
November 10, are the RA Agricultural Ministry, the RA Foreign Ministry,
Yerevan Municipality, the "Center of Agrobusiness development".

MAXIM PANOSSIAN TO PERFORM AT ANC AUSTRALIA DAY

Noyan Tapan
Nov 13, 2009

Internationally-renowned United States-based Armenian singer Maxim
Panossian will perform at ANC Australia Day on November 15. Galstaun
College students will also perform acts from stage, which include
singing and dancing.

Community organisations, including Hamazkaine, the Armenian Relief
Society, the Armenian Youth Federation and Homenetmen have united to
help celebrate what organisers are calling "a day for all Armenians",
armenia.com.au reports.

DAMAGE TO THE IRAN-ARMENIA GAS PIPELINE

The Messenger
Nov 13 2009
Georgia

Because of damage to the Iran-Armenia gas pipeline on the Armenian
side the pumping of Iranian natural gas into Armenia stopped on the
morning November 11. According to estimates the pipeline will be
repaired by the evening of November 13.

The pumping of Iranian gas to Armenia started on May 15, 2009 and 2
million cubic metres of natural gas are pumped daily, around 1.1
billion annually. In return Armenia sends electricity to Iran,
3 kilowatt hours for every thousand cubic metres of gas.

ARMPRODEXPO 2009 FINISHES ITS WORK

Noyan Tapan
Nov 13, 2009

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 13, NOYAN TAPAN. On November 13 – the last day of
Armprodexpo 2009 held in Yerevan, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan
went to the exhibition. He familiarized himself with products
on display and talked with representatives of some manufacturing
companies.

The event was organized by the RA Ministry of Agriculture, RA Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, Armenia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
and Agrobusiness Development Center.

Armen Davtian, Director of Agrobusiness Development Center, said that
the Armprodexpo 2009 performed its tasks: it presented a range of new
best foodstuffs made in Armenia, "a sufficient number of contracts"
were signed, agreements on cooperation with foreign commercial
organizations were reached, and a direct link was established between
the producer and the consumer.

Goods of 64 enterprises, including 14 foreign companies, were displayed
at the exhibition. Among the participants were 8 Belarusian companies
engaged in the production of alcoholic drinks, confectionery, and
baby food, 2 Russian enterprises manufacturing vegetable oil and
organic fertilizers, also Bucher Engineering (Austria), with which
it is envisaged signing an agreement on the purchase of a conveyer
used in fruit juice production.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

DELEGATIONS OF ARMENIA AND NAGORNO KARABAKH TAKE PART IN WORLD TRAVEL MARKETi

Noyan Tapan
Nov 13, 2009

LONDON, NOVEMBER 13, NOYAN TAPAN. The World Travel Market (WTM) tourism
exhibition was held on November 9-12. According to the RA MFA Press
and Information Department, representatives of the Armenian Tourism
Development Agency (ATDA) and a number of famous tourist companies
from Armenia took part in WTM.

The NKR delegation headed by Sergey Shahverdian, Head of the Tourism
Department adjunct to the NKR government, participated in WTM for the
first time. On the first day of the exhibition, the Armenian Ambassador
to the UK Vahe Gabrielian visited the pavilions of Armenia and the
NKR. He had a conversation with the participants and discussed the
opportunities of presenting Armenia and the Nagorno Karbakh Republic
most efficiently in the British market.

26 PACKAGES OF PROPOSALS ON 2010 DRAFT STATE BUDGET SUBMITTED

Noyan Tapan
Nov 13, 2009

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 13, NOYAN TAPAN. The results of the preliminary
discussions of the draft law on the 2010 state budget of Armenia held
at the Standing Committees of the RA National Assembly from October 30
to November 6 have been finalized. 26 packages of written proposals
were submitted by the NA deputies, factions and standing committees
by the deadline – November 13, 3 pm. On the same day the packages
were sent to the government, NT correspondent was informed by the
National Assembly.

It is envisaged including the draft law on the 2010 state budget of
Armenia on the agenda of the regular four-day session on November
16-19. During the plenary sittings, the government will present the
preliminary version of the draft without any changes. Under the Rules
of Procedure of the RA National Assembly, after the completion of
the regular stage of discussions, a break for at least 4 days will be
announced, after which the government will present the final version
of the draft amended based on the proposals for changes acceptable
to the government. The final version will be presented for discussion
and approval by vote at a plenary sitting of the parliament.

ARMENIA GETTING READY TO OPEN TURKISH-ARMENIAN RAILWAYS

The Messenger
Nov 13 2009
Georgia

Minister of Transport of Armenia Gurgen Sarkisian stated on November
11 that Armenia is ready to begin cross-border railway transport as
soon as the border with Turkey is opened. Rehabilitation of motorways
is also being undertaken.

The main problem in connecting the two railways is the width of the
track. Armenia uses Russian standard gauge but Turkey’s track is
European standard gauge. Russian gauge is a bit wider, so there are
two solutions: either the trains’ wheel axles should be changed in
Armenia or transported cargo should be reloaded into Turkish carriages.

It is also being suggested that Armenia will buy 120 railway carriages.

PURCHASE AND SALE TRANSACTIONS OF 10.39 MILLION DOLLARS CARRIED OUT AT NASDAQ OEMEX ARMENIA OJSC ON NOVEMBER 13

Noyan Tapan
Nov 13, 2009

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 13, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of
10 million 390 thousand dollars at the weighted average exchange rate
of 387.7 drams per dollar were carried out at Nasdaq Oemex Armenia
OJSC on November 13. According to the press service of the Central
Bank of Armenia, the closing price was 387.55 drams.

AZERI MP CRITICIZES TURKEY-ARMENIA PROTOCOLS

news.am
Azerbaijan
Nov 13 2009

Ganira Pashayeva Azeri MPs addressed a conference on
Turkish-Azerbaijani relations at the 21st Century Turkey Institute
in Ankara on Friday.

Addressing the conference, MP Ganira Pashayeva criticized the
Turkish government for signing the protocols on the normalization of
Turkish-Armenian relations. She delivered a report on the occupation
of Azerbaijani land by Armenia and the suffering it had engendered.

Umit Ozdag, rector of the 21st Century Turkey Institute, told the
conference of the importance of a strong Azerbaijani lobby in Turkey.

Azerbaijani MP Rabiyyat Aslanova and researcher Azer Turan also
addressed the conference.

A book on Ali Bey Huseynzade Turan by Ganira Pashayeva and researcher
Azer Turan was also presented at the 21st Century Turkey Institute
on Friday. Ali Bey Huseynzade, an Azerbaijani, was a leading light
in the formation of pan-Turkism in the early 20th century.

DR. MARAL TUTELIAN GUIDANIAN TO PARTICIPATE IN DAKAR MEETING AT INVITATION OF PARIS21 CONSORTIUM

Noyan Tapan
Nov 13, 2009

BEIRUT, NOVEMBER 13, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. At the invitation
of PARIS21 Consortium, Director General of Lebanon’s Central
Directorate of Statictics Dr. Maral Tutelian Guidanian on November
15 will leave for Dakar, Senegal, to participate in the Consortum’s
meeting to be held there on November 16-18. Dr. Maral Tutelian
Guidanian will preside over the November 17 session, Azdak reported.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress