Month: September 2013

Public Council to discuss entry into Customs Union with Armenian PM

14:20 21/09/2013 » SOCIETY

Members of the Armenian Public Council (PC) will meet with Prime
Minister Tigran Sargsyan on October 5, PC Chairman Vazgen Manukyan
said at the meeting of the minor council of the Armenian Public
Council on Friday.

According to PC press service, Vazgen Manukyan proposed that PC
discuss the entry into the Customs Union with Prime Minister Tigran
Sargsyan. The discussion is expected to focus on the decision’s
political and economic components as well as on the Association
Agreement with the European Union.

Source: Panorama.am

Stele commemorating Armenian Genocide to be installed in France

September 21, 2013 | 13:14

An opening ceremony of a stele commemorating Armenian Genocide will be
held on Saturday in Roquebrune sur Argens in Var department.

The event is held under the auspices of Armenian Embassy in France,
Nouvelles d`Arméniereported.

The ceremony will be attended by Roquebrune sur Argens Mayor, French
MPs Valérie Boyer, Guy Teissier, Francois Rochebloine, Alain
Moyne-Bressand, representatives of the local Armenian community and
other officials.

News from Armenia – NEWS.am

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Rep. Schiff issues statement on 22nd anniversary of Armenia’s Independence

13:32 21.09.2013

Adam Schiff, Armenia, Independence

Rep. Adam Schiff has issued a statement on the occasion of the 22nd
anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia. The message
reads:

`I’m so glad to join with the vibrant Armenian community that I
represent and proudly say `Urakh Ankakhutyan Or’ (Happy Independence
Day) as we celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the Independence of the
Republic of Armenia.

The road to independence has not been easy, but time has proven that
Armenians are survivors in the truest sense of the word, survivors of
foreign domination, survivors of the first genocide of the 20th
century.

Armenian Americans continue to illustrate what a valuable asset they
are to our society, breaking new grounds economically, socially and
politically across the nation, and enriching our customs, traditions
and the quality of life.

Over the years I’ve been privileged to work hand in hand with many
individuals in the Armenian community in a wide variety of issues that
concern the community such as securing aid to Armenia and Artsakh,
supporting self-determination for the people of Artsakh, ending the US
Government’s tragic failure to recognize the Armenian Genocide.

As a friend of the Armenian community, I’m honored to join you in
commemorating this important day and anniversary. Congratulations to
the people of Armenia, Armenians in America and to all Armenians
around the world.

200 cases of ceasefire violations reported in the past week

15:35 21.09.2013

ceasefire violation

According to the data of the NKR Defense Army, about 200 cases of
ceasefire violation were registered at the line of contact between the
armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan from September 15 to
21.

The rival fired more than 1,000 shots from weapons of different
caliber in the direction of the Armenian positions.

The front divisions of the NKR Defense Army gave a worthy response to
the rival and continue the protection of the military positions all
along the line of contact.

From: Baghdasarian

Hollande attaches great importance to friendly relations between
Armenia and France

September 21, 2013 | 16:02

French President François Hollande issued a congratulatory message to
President Serzh Sargsyan, in connection with Armenia’s Independence
Day.

`Ever since [its] independence, Armenia has gone forward, especially
owing to the reforms which were implemented within the framework of
its dialogue with the European Union. I would like to reaffirm
France’s assistance in the continuation of this endeavor.

`I attach great importance to the friendly relations and cooperation
between Armenia and France. I would like to continue with you the
activities toward strengthening these relations.

`Please allow me to also stress the importance which France, as a
[OSCE] Minsk Group co-chair, attaches to a progress in the talks
toward a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

`I am glad to be hosting you in Paris soon, to discuss these topics,’
the French President’s congratulatory message reads, in particular.

News from Armenia – NEWS.am

From: Baghdasarian

Independence requires daily work of all citizens – ARF

September 21, 2013 | 15:50

YEREVAN. – The passed time of independence has taught us a lesson, and
we must build up our future using the lesson, MP from ARF
Dashnaktsutyun parliamentary group said.

`I think the first major lesson of independence is that achieving and
maintaining independence is not a one-day action, this implies the
daily work,’ Artsvik Minasyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

The second lesson of independence is belief in self-efficacy, while
the third is that the expectations and actual results of independence
do not correspond to each other and need to be balanced and realistic,
MPsaid.

Minasyan believes it is necessary to understand difference between the
concept of a state and authorities, which should always be kept in
mind.

`We all are the state. The territory of our state will continue to
expand, and we must be demanding citizens. Only a demanding citizen
will be able to force the authorities to carry out real reforms,’
Minasyan concluded.

Armenia marks Independence Day on September 21.

News from Armenia – NEWS.am

Russia rejects exerting pressure on neighbors

September 21, 2013 | 16:22

Russia is not exerting pressure on any states, including Ukraine,
regarding integration with the EU and will respect any decision, the
Kremlin chief of staff Sergey Ivanov said.

`We are not pressing the states on their choice of future economic and
political development. Saying so, you, in fact, reject sovereignty of
the states be it Ukraine, Moldova or Armenia,’ he told reporters.

The Russian official noted that the countries and their parliaments
are to decide which way of economic cooperation is better, Interfax
reported.

`We will respect any Ukrainian decision whatever it will be,’ Ivanov emphasized.

News from Armenia – NEWS.am

From: Baghdasarian

Armenia loses part of sovereignty in any case – Artashes Geghamyan

15:27 – 21.09.13

Artashes Geghamyan, a Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) group member,
regards as superficial the view that Armenia is losing its
sovereignty.

His question is: did not Armenia give us part of its sovereignty when
it joined the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) or the
World Trade Organization (WTO)?

`We have repeatedly stated that. Did the Russian ambassador have to
say the same thing for us to realize it? According to the Customs
Union Regulations, the Customs Union acts as a single whole,
representing all the member-states in trade and economic relations
with other international entities. That is, a suprastate body is to be
formed to represent the member-states, which results in their losing
part of their sovereignty,’ Geghamyan told Tert.am.

Armenia’s authorities tried to deny the obvious fact, he added.

He advises perusing the main document of the European Union (EU) to
see the same principle incorporated in it. The principle that has for
many years been applied within the EU will be applied within the
Eurasian Union.

`Did not Armenia give up part of its sovereignty when it joined the
World Trade Organization? Of course, it did. So in implementing its
foreign policy, Armenia will not guided by its own laws. Rather, it
will be guided by the rules it signed in joining the WTO, which is
normally practiced,’ Geghamyan said.

The same principle applies to the CSTO. `We delegated responsibility
for security to our partners. The CSTO makes collective decisions. Can
we say that it poses a threat to Armenia? Not at all. It is a
guarantee of our national security,’ Geghamyan said.

`Any large structure implies a common economic policy and consensual
decision-making. So a supra-national structure shows a common approach
based on consensus. That is, Armenia may veto a decision if it poses a
threat to the country’s economic security. The same principle applies
to Kazakhstan and Belarus. These are simple issues,’ Geghamyan said.

Armenian News – Tert.am

Independence Day is most precious holiday of our nation – Armenian
Defense Minister

September 21, 2013 | 13:10

YEREVAN. – Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan congratulated the
Armenian nation, on Saturday at capital city Yerevan’s Yerablur
Military Pantheon, in connection with the 22nd anniversary of
Armenia’s independence.

Ohanyan stressed that the Independence Day is most precious holiday of
the Armenian nation.

`It describes the modern-day history of our Armenian nation, our
fervor for liberation. On that day, we were able to give our people
what the people have strived for. We created independence, which must
be cherished and properly passed on to our younger generation, to our
future generations. I congratulate!’ the minister stated.

As Armenian News-NEWS.am informed earlier, on the occasion of the 22nd
anniversary of Armenia’s independence, Armenia’s senior officials
visited Yerablur Military Pantheon on Saturday. They paid their
respects to the memory of those that fell during the Karabakh War. The
Karabakh War veterans and the parents of those that fell during the
war likewise were at the pantheon. The defense minister approached all
war veterans, shook their hands, and congratulated them on the
occasion of the anniversary of independence.

Photo by Arsen Sargsyan/NEWS.am
News from Armenia – NEWS.am

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Mkhitaryan increases Borussia’s creative potential: Nuri Å?ahin

16:04, 21 September, 2013

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 21, ARMENPRESS: The Turkish midfielder of the
Borussia Dortmund Nuri Å?ahin highly evaluated the newcomers
of the team and highlighted the midfielder of the Armenian National
Football team and Borussia Dortmund Henrikh Mkhitaryan. `Micki
(Henrikh Mkhitaryan) increases the creative potential of Borussia and
adds additional craft to the game of our team with his passes
and moves. `Obama’ (Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang) makes our game quicker:
first the opponent should think before getting him’, –
said Nuri Å?ahin, as reported by Armenpress, quoting the website bvb-russia.com.

In the next stage of the Bundesliga Borussia will meet Nuremberg on
September 21. Earlier the media spread the news, according to
which the head coach of the team Jürgen Klopp will provide Henrikh
Mkhitaryan with the opportunity to rest during this match.
The midfielder of the Armenian National Football team and Borussia
Dortmund Henrikh Mkhitaryan moved to the German Borussia
Dortmund from the Ukrainian Shakhtar. The transfer of Henrikh
Mkhitaryan is the fourth most expensive transfer during the history
of the German Bundesliga. The Shakhtar got ?¬27,5 million for the
midfielder of the Armenian National Football team.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan was born 21 January 1989. He is an Armenian
football player who currently plays as a midfielder for German
Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the Armenian national team.
Mkhitaryan has participated in 39 international matches and scored
11 goals for the Armenian national team since his debut on 14 January 2007.

His previous clubs include Pyunik Yerevan, where he came through the
youth system, and Metalurg Donetsk. Mkhitaryan was chosen
Armenian Footballer of the Year in 2009, 2011 and 2012. He was also
voted as the best Shakhtar player of 2011`12 season by the fans. In
2012 Mkhitaryan was named in UEFA’s Top 100 players by UEFA European
Football Yearbook 2012-13. In the second-round games of the
current season in the German Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund hosted the
Eintracht Braunschweig and won with the score 1:2 due to the
double by Mkhitaryan.

From: Baghdasarian