Author: Babajanian Karo

MOLDOVAN AMBASSADOR TO AZERBAIJAN: “ARMENIA IS NOT IN THE LIST OF COUNTRIES THAT HAVE ARMS DEAL WITH MOLDOVA”

APA
Nov 11 2011
Azerbaijan

Baku. Victoria Dementieva – APA. Moldovan Ambassador to Azerbaijan
Igor Bodyu denied the reports spread by Moldovan mass media that his
country would continue selling weapon to Armenia.

The ambassador told APA that he communicated with his country’s
officials and the information was completely denied: “First of all,
these reports were spread by Moldova’s pro-opposition media. The
question is not about Armenia. Now Armenia is not in the list of
countries that have arms deal with Moldova”.

Despite the scandal, Moldovan leadership is going to deliver the
rest of the arms to the client from Armenia, Moldova’s Defense
Minister Vitaly Marinutsa told journalists about it, APA reports
quoting Moldnews.

At the meeting of the parliament’s commission on national security,
defense and public order, he called on the parliamentarians to cite
to the facts and legal documents, not to the media reports.

Minister said Moldova will fulfill the arms deals till the end.

“There is no legal document banning it. I hope the deal will be
fulfilled in the short run. The deal does not contain a doubtful point,
we must complete it,” he said.

Earlier, President of Moldova Marian Lupu had dismissed Chief of the
General Staff of the National Army of Moldova, General Jurie Dominic.

The relevant order was said to have been signed to prevent the
further violation of the military legislation, but according to
local newspapers, the reason of General Dominic’s dismissal was a
disclosure of secret arms deal with Armenia. The dismissal resulted in
a big scandal. Moldova’s ruling circles are afraid that this scandal
may impede Moldova-Azerbaijan cooperation and cooperation within
the framework of GUAM. The question is reportedly the artillery and
antitank systems. The freight plane loaded with the arms left Chisinau
for Yerevan on September 13. The scandal caused discord between the
Cabinet of Ministers and Defense Ministry of Moldova. The issue is
being investigated.

Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov said that the countries
selling offensive weapon to Armenia make a great mistake.

AZERBAIJAN’S EMBASSY INVESTIGATES BAKO SAHAKYAN’S VISIT TO BUNDESTAG

news.az
Nov 11 2011
Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani Embassy in Germany closely investigates reports of Bako
Sahakyan’s visit to Bundestag.

A few days ago the Armenian media gave an intriguing, with undisguised
sensation, the message about the visit of the leader of the Armenian
separatists of Nagorno-Karabakh Bako Sahakyan at the German legislature
and his meeting with “a group of MPs and experts.”

The authors have assured the Armenian society that the sides allegedly
discussed at the meeting “bilateral relations” and resolution of the
Karabakh conflict.

Immediately after the appearance of this suspicious message in
the media the Azerbaijani embassy in Germany decided to verify the
validity of the facts. Preliminary results from the investigation
appear to be very interesting, and the rest of the results will be
provided to the public in the upcoming days.

The fact is that Bako Sahakyan never met with “a group of experts and
deputies”. The imposter was accompanied only by two accomplices. They
only had the opportunity to meet with one deputy and two of his
assistants. The entire format of the meeting to have a “historic”
significance where they had the chance to discuss “bilateral”
relationships is just another Armenian propaganda.

Simultaneously, the Azerbaijani Embassy immediately sent a note to
the Foreign Ministry of Germany, as well as a request to Bundestag. A
formal written response will be provided in regards to the telephone
conversation held on Thursday between the Azerbaijani Embassy and
the deputy. In the upcoming days the written report on the phone
conversation will be provided to the general public as well.

The position of the Federal Government of Germany remains changless-it
does not recognize the so-called ‘Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and has
no official contacts with the regime representatives. The statement
came from spokeswoman for the German embassy to Azerbaijan Aytakin
Maharramova.

As for the visit of the leader of Karabakh separatists Bako Saakyan
to Germany and his meetings in Bundestag, Maharramova said that the
Bundestag deputies are free in meeting people at their discretion

MOLDOVAN DEFENSE MINISTER: “THE AGREEMENT ON ARMS SALE TO ARMENIA WILL BE NULLIFIED”

APA
Nov 11 2011
Azerbaijan

“Some mass media attributed the words “Moldova will finish the sale
and begin the second phase of arms deal with Armenia” to me”

Baku – APA. “I want to inform the Azerbaijani public community that
after the meeting of Moldovan special commission investigating the
details of arms sale to Armenia, some mass media organizations in our
country distorted my words, attributing to me the words “Moldova will
finish the sale and begin the second phase of arms deal with Armenia”.

It is not true. In this regard I want to inform the Azerbaijani
community that the realization of abovementioned deal was stopped by me
as soon as this scandal occurred. Besides, the statutory renegotiation
procedure is being held and the final purpose of this procedure is the
complete nullification of the agreement”, Moldovan Defense Minister
Vitaly Marinutsa said, APA reports.

After the scandal of arms deal with Armenia, the Defense Minister
phoned to the editorial office of Vesti.az and asked to communicate
his respect to all Azerbaijani citizens: “I want to convey my respect
and esteem to all Azerbaijani citizens. I am sure that our friendly
relations based on mutual interests will be developed for the sake
of welfare of the two peoples”.

Moldovan Defense Minister expressed regret for the occurred incident
and confessed that some mistakes were made during making this
decision on arms sale to Armenia: “I am sure that all factors which
can damage our friendly relations with Azerbaijan in the future will
be considered”.

Earlier Moldnews reported that despite the scandal, Moldova’s Defense
Minister Vitaly Marinutsa told journalists that Moldovan leadership is
going to deliver the rest of the arms to the client from Armenia. At
the meeting of the parliament’s commission on national security,
defense and public order, he called on the parliamentarians to cite
to the facts and legal documents, not to the media reports. Minister
said Moldova will fulfill the arms deals till the end.

“There is no legal document banning it. I hope the deal will be
fulfilled in the short run. The deal does not contain a doubtful point,
we must complete it,” he said.

Recently President of Moldova Marian Lupu had dismissed Chief of the
General Staff of the National Army of Moldova, General Jurie Dominic.

The relevant order was said to have been signed to prevent the
further violation of the military legislation, but according to
local newspapers, the reason of General Dominic’s dismissal was a
disclosure of secret arms deal with Armenia. The dismissal resulted in
a big scandal. Moldova’s ruling circles are afraid that this scandal
may impede Moldova-Azerbaijan cooperation and cooperation within
the framework of GUAM. The question is reportedly the artillery and
antitank systems. The freight plane loaded with the arms left Chisinau
for Yerevan on September 13. The scandal caused discord between the
Cabinet of Ministers and Defense Ministry of Moldova. The issue is
being investigated.

Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov said that the countries
selling offensive weapon to Armenia make a great mistake.

WORLD WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS: TIGRAN MARTIROSYAN FHISHED 4TH

Panorama
Nov 11 2011
Armenia

On November 10, 77kg weightlifters have performed at 2011 International
Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships and 2012 Olympic
Qualification Event in Paris.

World and European champion, Olympic bronze winner Tigran Martirosyan
finished 4th, lifting 166kg in the snatch and 190kg in the clean and
jerk for a total of 356 kg.

Armenia’s Arakel Mirzoyan, who has recently recovered from his
injuries, finished 10th.

FACEBOOK TO BE PRESENTED WITHIN YEREVAN WEB MEETINGS PROJECT TOMORROW

Mediamax
Nov 11 2011
Armenia

Yerevan/Mediamax/. The final master class within Yerevan Web Meetings
project initiated by Mediamax will be conducted tomorrow.

The master class will be conducted by Facebook Development Manager
for Russia and CIS Ekaterina Skorobogatova. She will present the new
options of Facebook – changes on the platform, the new format of the
profile and new types of applications.

All the interested persons can view the master class in live streaming
on from 14:00 on November 12.

Yerevan Web Meetings is aimed at presenting the best foreign practice
of building and promoting web content in Armenia.

The project is implemented by Mediamax owing to the general sponsorship
of VivaCell-MTS, Armenia’s leading operator.

MUSABEKOV: THOUGH UN NON-PERMANENT MEMBER, AZERBAIJAN CANNOT INCLUDE NK ISSUE INTO AGENDA

Panorama
Nov 11 2011
Armenia

“Some may think that Azerbaijan, a non-permanent member of the U.N.
Security Council, will be able to resolve the conflict of NK, but
it isn’t right,” “SalamNews” quotes Azerbaijani MP Rasim Musabekov
as saying.

“Look through the history. Turkey, which deals with Cypriot conflict,
has been U.N. SC non-permanent member several times. Has Turkey managed
to get use of its status and meet the challenge?” stressed Musabekov.

The Azeri MP said Pakistan had been U.N. SC non-permanent member 7
times, but failed to resolve the conflict of Kashmir.

“Don’t think that we’ll resolve all our problems due to that
membership. It won’t be easy to include the NK issue into the agenda,”
said the official.

PRESIDENT SARGSYAN HANDS THE GLOBAL IT AWARD 2011 TO APPLE CO-FOUNDER STEVE WOZNIAK

armradio.am
11.11.2011 21:28

President Serzh Sargsyan awarded Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple
Computers Inc., with the Global Award of the President of the Republic
of Armenia for Outstanding Contribution to Humanity through IT 2011
(Global IT Award 2011).

During the award ceremony Hovik Musayelyan, chairman of the Executive
Board of the Global IT Award of RA President for Outstanding
Contribution to Humanity through IT, presented the procedure of
election of the award winner.

Rich Goldman, co-chairman of the board, referred to the idea and
mission of the Armenian President’s Award.

Gaddafi son offered asylum in Niger

November 12, 2011 – 12:16 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou said on Friday,
Nov 11 he had granted Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saadi asylum on
humanitarian grounds but did not know the location of another fugitive
son Saif al-Islam, South African media reported.

The announcement will strain already troubled relations between Niger
and Libya’s interim rulers, who overthrew Muammar Gaddafi after an
eight month uprising and want both sons to stand trial for alleged
atrocities.

Saadi, a businessman and former professional footballer, is in Niger
after escaping across the border from Libya when National Transitional
Council (NTC) forces captured the capital Tripoli in August.

“We have agreed on granting asylum to Saadi Gaddafi for humanitarian
reasons,” the South African Press Association (SAPA) quoted Issoufou
telling a news conference at the end of a two-day visit to South
Africa.

Interpol has issued a “red notice” requesting member states to arrest
Saadi with a view to extradition if they find him on their territory.

Libya’s interim justice minister on Friday questioned Niger’s grounds
in granting asylum on humanitarian grounds, saying it was usually
given to people facing persecution in their own country.

“But al-Saadi has practiced persecution and incitement to murder. He
is accused of killing Tripoli football player and national team member
Bashir Al Rayan … There is strong circumstantial evidence that he
was involved in that,” Mohammed al-Alagi told Dubai-based Al Arabiya
television.

Issoufou said he did not know the location of Saif al-Islam who is
wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of crimes
against humanity.

“Saif al-Islam is not in Niger. I would have to consider what to do if
he comes. We will deal with issues in terms of law and democracy and
international agreements,” Issoufou said.

Niger is a member of the Hague-based global court and officially would
have to hand over Saif al-Islam if he arrived on its territory.

The ICC says it has been in indirect contact with Saif al-Islam to
discuss him giving himself up. He is believed to be deep in the Libyan
desert, Reuters reported.

Ruben Vardanyan doesn’t exclude selling shares in AvtoVAZ

15:52 – 12.11.11

Russian-Armenian investment tycoon Ruben Vardanyan has said his Troika
Dialog might sell its shares in AvtoVAZ – Russia’s largest car
producer.

`Everything is possible. Everything is normal, negotiations are
underway, good partnership negotiations are being held,’ he was quoted
by Gazeta.ru website as saying.

Vardanyan, however, refused to elaborate on the possible deal.

Troika Dialog holds 25 per cent of the shares in AvtoVAZ.

Tert.am

TIGRANE V. MARTIROSYAN (77 KG) 4E AUX MONDIAUX DE PARIS
Krikor Amirzayan

armenews.com
vendredi 11 novembre 2011

Aux championnats du monde d’halterophilie qui se deroulent a Paris,
l’Armenie vient de gagner sa première medaille. Tigrane V. Martirosyan
(77 kg) s’est classe 4ème au tableau final du classement general
avec 356 kg (166 kg a l’arrache et 190 kg a l’epaule-jete). Mais a
l’arrache il remporta une medaille de bronze. L’autre representant
de l’Armenie, Arakel Mirzoyan s’est classe 10e avec 338 kg (155 + 183).

Le chinois Syaoyoun Liu a remporte le titre mondial en soulevant
375 kg (170 + 205) devant un autre chinois Tajin Soon (372 kg) et le
sud-coreen Djayhoouk San (360 kg).