Author: Arsine Chaltikian

Krivopuskov presented the program of RA cultural days in Russia to the president

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Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received Viktor Krivopuskov, President of the Russian Association of Friendship and Cooperation with Armenia.

During the meeting, Victor Krivopuskov presented to the president of the republic the activities of the organization headed by him and the upcoming plans, talking in detail about the activities undertaken in the direction of organizing the cultural days of Armenia in Russia in the near future.


It is noted that the event will be held in the field of culture in 2016-2018. Within the cooperation program between RA and RF. The President of the Russian Association of Friendship and Cooperation with Armenia informed Serzh Sargsyan that in the framework of the cultural days of Armenia in Russia, events will be held in the regions of Russia in addition to the capital.


The President welcomed the activities of the Russian association aimed at deepening the Armenian-Russian relations and strengthening the friendship between the two peoples and wished success. The president assured that the state administration bodies of Armenia will provide all assistance to the association in the implementation of the above initiatives.

Azerbaijani press: Germany supports Karabakh conflict’s solution via talks: ambassador

Arsine Chaltikian
3 October 2017 19:31 (UTC+04:00)

Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 3

By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:

Germany supports the settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict through negotiations, Michael Kindsgrab, ambassador of Germany to Azerbaijan, said at a press conference in Baku Oct. 3.

“Germany supports Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and would like the negotiations on the conflict settlement to continue,” the diplomat said.

The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. As a result of the ensuing war, in 1992 Armenian armed forces occupied 20 percent of Azerbaijan, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.

The 1994 ceasefire agreement was followed by peace negotiations. Armenia has not yet implemented four UN Security Council resolutions on withdrawal of its armed forces from the Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding districts.

Artsakh President Meets with Philanthropist Alec Baghdasaryan

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Alec Baghadasaryan’s meeting with Bako Sahakian (Photo: Office of the NKR President)

STEPANAKERT, Artsakh Republic – On September 25, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakian met with philanthropist Alec Baghdasaryan, according to the Press Service of the President.

During the meeting, the two discussed issues related to the implementation of various programs in Artsakh.

The President also expressed gratitude to the philanthropist for his continuous assistance to Artsakh and his active participation in the development of our country.

Babken Bagratyan becomes European Vice-Champion

Arsine Chaltikian
  • 16:53 | September 25,2017 | Sports
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At the European Weightlifting Championship in Pristina (Kosovo), Armenia’s delegates won the next medals.

At the age of 17, Babken Bagratyan(62 kg) won the title of European Vice-Champion in his age group with the result of 251 kg. He also won bronze medal in snatching exercise(111 kg) and silver – in pushing exercise (140 kg).

Russian Zulfat Garayev was declared the winner of the European championship, with a result of 269 kg.

Edvard Nalbandyan: I do not think that you are coward in Marseille (video)

Arsine Chaltikian
  • 18:12 | September 18,2017 | Politics
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At today’s Armenia-Diaspora Conference, one of the Diaspora Armenians askedEdward Nalbandyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs “There is one word that scares especially the patriots of Marseille. That is the word compromise. I was asked to ask you: what do we have to rebate; and is the word compromise used during the negotiations?”

Edward Nalbandyan answered. “Someone tells me: You have to solve the Karabakh conflict, we cannot wait anymore. And I answer: Come and solve it. Don’t we want to solve the problem? What are we doing then? I am telling you about where we were and where we are now in the negotiation process and where the international community was and is now, in terms of understanding our positions and our approach. In my statement I have mentioned the amount of the announcements made by  Co-Chair countries, which say that yes, Azerbaijan violates, Azerbaijan, stop criticizing the Co-Chair countries! Stop trying to move the negotiation process to another format! Do you find any of the compromises are frightening? There are so many people in Marseille; I do not think that you are cowards there, in Marseille. I do not think that Azerbaijan would not accept the compromises they had found anything for their benefit.Why does not Azerbaijan accept then?”

The whole article is available here

Vietnam-Armenia diplomatic ties celebrated in Hanoi

Arsine Chaltikian
Vietnam Plus, Vietnam
Sept 17 2017

VNA Sunday, – 17:47:00 Print

Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam-Armenia Friendship Association (VAFA) hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on September 17 to mark the 25th anniversary of Vietnam-Armenia diplomatic ties (July 14), Armenia’s 26th National Day (September 21) and Vietnam’s 72nd National Day (September 2).

Addressing the ceremony, VAFA President Nguyen Van Thuan highlighted the support the Government and people of Armenia provided for Vietnam during the past struggle for national independence and territorial integrity.

Armenia also helped train thousands of Vietnamese students and apprentices, who have now become competent scientists and managers, he said, adding that the precious assistance has contributed significantly to forming an important foundation for the friendship between the two nations.

Established in 2014, VAFA has taken great efforts to maintain and develop people-to-people exchanges in the context of the growing Vietnam-Armenia relations, Thuan said.

The organisation has also worked closely with the Embassy of Armenia in Vietnam to promote cooperation among agencies and organisations of the two countries to update information on socio-economic development and promote the images and culture of each nation.

Thuan pledged that VAFA will continue promoting the traditional friendship, thus bringing the people and the culture of the two nations closer.

For her part, Armenian Ambassador to Vietnam Raisa Vardanyan emphasised the strong development in the multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Armenia in recent years.

She also called on VAFA members to actively participate in joint business cooperation projects and make contributions to bilateral cooperation in culture, social affairs, economy and trade.

The Embassy of Armenia is willing to support VAFA’s activities to strengthen the traditional friendship between the two countries, the ambassador promised.-VNA

RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received Father Andranik Kranyan

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Chess: Sinquefield Cup 2017: Levon Aronian crushes Wesley So


								

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Panorama, Armenia
Aug 9 2017


Sinquefield Cup 2017: Levon Aronian crushes Wesley So


The games of the sixth round of the Sinquefield Cup being held at Saint Louis, United State, resumed on Tuesday, where Armenian GM Levon Aronian defeated Wesley So of the Uited States, the National Olympic Committee of Armenia reported.


After six rounds, Aronian shares the 2-4 places with 3.5 points. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave leads the tournament with 4 points. In the seventh round of the tournament Aronian will face Hikaru Nakamura.




							

					

	






	

				
							
		

			


				
Words ‘Kurdistan’ and ‘Armenian genocide’ banned from Turkish parliament


								

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Turkey’s parliament has forbidden its lawmakers from using the certain phrases such as “Kurdistan” or “Armenian genocide” during legislative sessions following the passing of a bill package on Thursday night.


Though the bill does not explicitly set out which words and phrases are banned from the Turkish parliament, terms that are “in violation of the administrative structure” as defined by the “indivisible wholeness” of the Republic of Turkey will now be banned.


In effect, terms such as ‘Kurdistan,’ ‘Kurdish provinces,’ or the ‘Kurdish region’ are forbidden, reports Kurdistan 24.


Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the far right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) put forward the bill package that was subsequently passed by the Turkish parliament’s constitutional committee.


“Insulting or swearing at the history and shared past of the Turkish nation” was also stipulated against in the bill, and will likely effect references to the Armenian genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire.


See more from Kurdistan 24 here and Public Radio of Armenia here.