Author: Andres-Papazian

“BRAZZAVILLE” IN ARMENIA

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS: September 11-15, “Brazzaville”
indie pop band will give a concert in Armenia. The band has been
invited by the U.S. Embassy in Armenia. An official from the embassy
told Armenpress that by this concert program the band is wrapping up
its international tours in the Central Asia and Caucasus. On September
12, “Brazzaville” will give a concert in “Park of Lovers” of Yerevan,
and on September 13, in Gyumri Dramatic Theater.

“Brazzaville” will also perform for the alumni of the Hrazdan
musical school and will give master classes in Yerevan. All the
events are open to the public and free of charge. Brazzaville was
formed in 1997 by David Brown (vocals, guitar). Band members also
include Matthew Reynolds De Merritt (horns, keyboards), Ivan Knight
(drums), Kenny Lyon (guitar), and David Ralicke (saxophone, trombone).

Brazzaville has released nine albums to critical acclaim, including
Teenage Summer Days and East L.A. Breeze, which reached the top of the
Russian charts thanks to its English version of KINO’s “A Star Called
Sun.” The band’s live album Brazzaville in Istanbul was also a European
World Music Chart Top 20 Album. Brazzaville has been featured in The
L.A. Times, The New Yorker, and Afisha, among other publications,
and plays to sold-out crowds around the world.

The group’s musical influences are derived from the multicultural and
poly-ethnic neighborhoods of Los Angeles, as well as from international
experiences. The group is dedicated to the idea that the world is a
beautiful place filled with wonder and that cultural exchange breaks
down barriers.

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ANNIVERSARY EVENTS DEDICATED TO 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF ESTABLISHMENT OF ANOC

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 10, AREMNPRESS: In 2010 is the 20th anniversary of
the Armenian National Olympic Committee (ANOC). A number of events
are intended on that occasion. Press service of the Committee told
Armenpress that a corresponding commission was set up at the September
8 regular session of the ANOC executive committee for organization
of the works of the events. The festive events will be held November
13-14.

Representatives of the International Olympic Committee, European
Olympic Committee and of federations of different sport styles will
be invited to participate in the events. Chairman of the ANOC Gagik
Tsarukyan positively assessed the participation results of the Armenian
athletes in the first Junior Olympic Games in Singapore. In that
regard he attached importance to the purposeful work of the coaches,
athletes and working staff of the ANOC.

Mr. Tsarukyan referred to the issues as well. He especially pointed
out the significance of training of coaches, conduction of workshops
for specialists both in Armenia and abroad and sport medicine. As
for the next Olympic Games, Gagik Tsarukyan said that we must get
prepared for it from today. And all the medal winners of Singapore
games and their coaches will be rewarded.

The ANOC was assigned to analyze the participation of the Armenian
athletes with the Armenian Sport and Youth Affairs Ministry and sport
federations and to put forth proposals within one month on training of
coaches, further improvement of medical and psychological works among
athletes, strengthening of ties between national and international
federations, etc. Chairman of the International Olympic Committee
Jacques Rogge was present at the Singapore games as well. On behalf
of the latter a souvenir was handed to Gagik Tsarukyan.

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INTERNATIONAL ECUMENICAL ASSEMBLY AT BOSE’S MONASTERY

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
ECHMIADZIN

ECHMIADZIN, SEPETMBER 10, ARMENPRESS: The 18th international ecumenical
assembly dedicated to religious life is conducted September 8-11 at
Bose’s Monastery, Italy, under the heading of “Communication and
Solitude”. Two hundred fifty representatives – clergymen, monks
and laymen from the Rome Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican Churches
participate. Press service of the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin told
Armenpress that from the Armenian Apostolic Church friar of the Holy
Echmiadzin Ruben Zargaryan participates with the blessing of Catholicos
of All-Armenians Karekin II.

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COOPERATION MEMORANDUM SIGNED BETWEEN ARMENIAN AND BULGARIAN SME PROMOTION INSTITUTIONS

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS: The works of the 6th session
of the Armenian-Bulgarian commission on trade-industrial and
scientific-technical cooperation wrapped up today.

Press Secretary of the Armenian Ministry of Transport and
Communication Susanna Tonoyan told Armenpress that as a result of
the works of the two-day session Chairman of the Armenian party of
the inter-governmental commission, Armenian Minister of Transport and
Communication Manuk Vardanyan, and Chairman of the Bulgarian party,
Bulgarian Minister of Transport, IT and Communication Alexander
Tsvetkov signed the protocol of the session, and a memorandum on
cooperation in the sphere of SME was signed between the Small and
Medium Entrepreneurship Development National Center of Armenia and
Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency of Bulgaria.

Within the frameworks of the latter the Small and Medium
Entrepreneurship Development National Center of Armenia and SME
Promotion Agency of Bulgaria will implement an experience exchange in
a number of directions, including in SME promotion, export, regional
development, introduction of up-to-date technologies.

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NKR PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO ARMENIA RECEIVES DELEGATION OF CANADA-ARMENIA PARLIAMENTARIAN FRIENDSHIP GROUP

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 9, ARMENPRESS: NKR Permanent Representative
to Armenia Karlen Avetisyan received today the delegation of
Canada-Armenia parliamentary friendship group of the House of Commons
of Canada.

An official from the NKR Permanent Mission to Armeniat told Armenpress
that Mr. Karlen Avetisyan greeted the guests and underscored the
importance of the parliamentarian policy in the settlement of
conflicts, development of interstate, international relations,
establishment of atmosphere of mutual understanding and trust.

During the meeting the NKR Permanent Representative presented the
history of NK issue, the current stage of the talks over Artsakh’s
issue and the official position of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic on
the peaceful settlement of the issue.

Mr. Harold Albrecht, head of the delegation, expressed his gratitude
for the reception and briefed on the activities of Canada-Armenia
parliamentary friendship

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EDGAR HOVHANNISYAN, “IT IS ARMENIA’S DIPLOMATIC SUCCESS THAT DRAFT RESOLUTION ON NAGORNO KARABAKH PUT FORTH BY AZERBAIJAN AT UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN DISCUSSED”

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, SEPETMBER 10, ARMENPRESS: It is Armenia’s diplomatic success
that the draft resolution on Nagorno Karabakh put forth by Azerbaijan
has not been discussed at the UN General Assembly, Candidate of
Historical Sciences Edgar Hovhannisyan said today at a meeting with
journalists, referring to the withdrawal of the Azerbaijani draft
resolution from voting.

According to him, such a decision of Azerbaijan has two reasons –
first, the Armenian diplomacy has carried out distinct works not to
let the issue enter into the session of the General Assembly and
second, big powers do not wish the NK issue to come out from the
frameworks of the OSCE Minsk group. Member of a public council
subordinated to the Armenian Defense Ministry, military expert Davit
Jamalyan noted that even if the draft resolution was adopted, it would
not have a legal power and would not present a risk, besides that, the
big powers would not vote for it.

“Azerbaijan tries to include the concept of “occupied territories” in
the circles of the international community: Armenia must carry out
serious works and be consistent in circulation of right terms
connected with that issue,” Mr. Jamalyan noted. Referring to the
diversion operations implemented by Azerbaijan, the military expert
considered their turning into extensive war operations less possible.

“But we must be rational and always ready; there is always a risk of
war. Nobody can defend our borders better than we, we must strengthen
our fighting capacity even more,” Mr. Jamalyan said.

From: A. Papazian

ARMENIAN AMBASSADOR TO LEBANON ASHOT KOCHARYAN MEETS WITH HIGH RANKING OFFICIALS OF LEBANON

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS: During this week Armenian
Ambassador to Lebanon Ashot Kocharyan had a number of meetings with
high ranking officials of Lebanon. Press service of the Armenian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Armenpress that during a meeting with
Speaker of the Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri issues on expanding of
cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries, as well as
regional issues were discussed. Lebanese Foreign Minister Ali Shami
and Ambassador Kocharyan pointed out the importance of expanding
cooperation in international organizations.

The Armenian ambassador presented details on the latest developments
of NK conflict regulation. The possible directions of cooperation
between Yerevan and Beirut were discussed with Beirut Mayor Bilal
Hamad. Mr. Hamad was given Yerevan Mayor Gagik Beglaryan’s invitation
to participate in the festive events to be held October 10 in Yerevan.

Ambassador Ashot Kocharyan and adviser on economic issues to the
Chairman of the Lebanese Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Roger Khayat pointed out the necessity of mutual visits of high
ranking delegations and businessmen. The prospects of establishing
an Armenian-Lebanese business council and of mutually profitable
cooperation of the businessmen of the two countries were discussed
as well.

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ARMENIAN PRIME MINISTER PRESENT AT THE OPENING OF CENTRAL VETERINARY LABORATORY

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS: Armenian Prime Minister Tigran
Sargsyan participated today in the opening of the central veterinary
laboratory in Erebuni community of Yerevan. The Republican Veterinary
Anti-epidemic and Diagnostic Center has been reconstructed within the
frameworks of the “Fighting against Bird Flu” program, implemented
by the funding of the World Bank, Japanese PHRD Fund and Bird and
People Flu Organization.

Vice President for the World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia Region,
Philippe Le Houerou was present at the opening ceremony as well.

Armenian governmental press service told Armenpress that after cutting
the symbolic red ribbon Tigran Sargsyan and Philippe Le Houerou
walked around in the building, got acquainted with technical equipment
opportunities of the laboratories and working conditions. The repaired
and updated center currently occupies 3 200 square meter territory,
and each department has its separate laboratory.

It wholly corresponds to international standards of class II biological
safety laboratories and accreditation. The center has been displayed
technical support and provided necessary equipments by the Greek
government, United States International Development Agency, United
Nations Agency for Food and Agriculture and U.S. Defense Threat
Reduction Agency. Wrapping up the visit the head of the government
answered to journalists’ questions.

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ARMENIAN PRESIDENT RECEIVES ALEXANDER TSVETKOV

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
YEREVAN

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan received today Bulgarian
Minister of Transport, IT and Communication, Co-chair of the
Armenian-Bulgarian inter-governmental commission on trade-economic and
scientific-technical cooperation Alexander Tsvetkov, who is in Yerevan
September 9-10 on the occasion of the 6th session of the mentioned
commission. Armenian presidential press service told Armenpress Serzh
Sargsyan noted that Armenia attaches high significance to expansion of
friendly ties in all the spheres – political, economic, and cultural.

According to the head of the country, the role of the
inter-governmental session is big in that issue, which is implementing
considerable work especially in the direction of development
of cooperation in the sphere of economy, activation of contacts
between the businessmen of the two countries and implementation of
new programs.

The Armenian President said that the extensive legal-agreement field
between the two countries is a good opportunity to considerably expand
the trade-economic ties. “I am full of hope that this session of
the commission will afford new opportunities both to state bodies
and business circles of the two countries to find new verges of
cooperation,” the President noted. Alexander Tsvetkov presented
to Serzh Sargsyan the discussions over some issues held during the
Yerevan session, which included spheres prospective from the viewpoint
of Armenian-Bulgarian cooperation. He assured that the results of
those discussions and reached agreements will be tangible already in
near future.

From: A. Papazian

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN SENT A LETTER OF CONDOLENCES ON THE OCCASION OF A TERRORIST ATTACK IN VLADIKAVKAZ

NOYAN TAPAN
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
YEREVAN

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President
of the Russian Federation Dmitri Medvedev on the occasion of a
terrorist attack in Vladikavkaz.

The letter states:

“Mr. President,

In Armenia the news on the terrorist attack in Vladikavkaz and loss
of innocent lives resulted from that shameful act was received with
great sorrow.

On behalf of the people of Armenia, I express our heartfelt condolences
to You and brotherly Russian people. Please convey our condolences
and words of support to the families and friends of the victims as
well as wishes for soon recovery and resilience to all whose who
suffered in the attack.”

From: A. Papazian