Author: Badalian Vardan

Today’s Zaman, Turkey Oct 4 2011

Why could a Christian not change his name

by ORHAN KEMAL CENGÄ°Z

If you want to change your first name or last name in Turkey, you have
to apply to court.

Favlus Ay, an Assyrian who is a citizen of the Republic of Turkey,
applied to court to change his full name to Paulus Bartuma. The case
was forwarded to the constitutional court. The constitutional court
made a decision of which every Turkish citizen should be ashamed in
its ruling that this change of name ran contrary to the legislation in
effect.

Our constitutional court concluded that citizens of the Republic of
Turkey are not allowed to take the names attributable to foreign races
or nations. This decision, made last July, is so ridiculous that it is
impossible to make a legal analysis. We can evaluate this decision
only to obtain a better understanding of the way the minds of the
members of the constitutional court work. I will try to make this
evaluation below.

However, before delving into the details to make an assessment, I
would like to write a few words about the content and substance of the
decision. Consider this: A Turk living in Germany applies to court to
take a Turkish name; the motion is rejected. If the court underlines
that German citizens may only take names attributable to the German
race and nation, and if it rules that names like Ahmet or Mehmet
cannot be taken, you could be sure that a huge campaign against this
would be launched in Turkey. The Turkish media would have accused the
judges serving in that court of fascism or exhibiting a Nazi
mentality.

However, our constitutional court does not hesitate in making such a
decision and bans Turkish citizens from taking names foreign to his or
her own ethnic identity. The constitutional court handed down this
decision by a majority vote. Eight judges challenged the stance by the
other nine who ruled that Turkish citizens are not allowed to take
foreign names. If you take a look at the professional backgrounds of
the court judges who support and oppose the decision and who appointed
them to the constitutional court, you find yourself looking at an
interesting picture.

All of the nine judges who adhered to the anti-freedom interpretation
are law school graduates and therefore trained lawyers, whereas only
two out of the eight judges who relied on a pro-freedom interpretation
and declared that the law on taking foreign names is unconstitutional
graduated from law schools. The remaining six studied at schools of
political science and economics. Borrowing from Althusser, I would
hold that the notion of `the status-quo stance of a
lawyer’ fits perfectly in this picture. As a law school
graduate, I am familiar with the legal training that creates this
status-quo stance. Likewise, I cannot help but question the legal
system through which judges and prosecutors have gone and I see that
the majority of these lawyer-judges had previously served in different
courts before being appointment to this one.

You would have an interesting table if you reviewed who appointed
these constitutional court judges. Five out of the nine judges who
ruled that the name Favlus could not be changed to Paulus were
appointed by Ahmet Necdet Sezer and the remaining four by President
Abdullah Gül. The eight judges who said people can take any
name they want broken down by appointing president or institution is
as follows: one by Turgut Ã-zal, one by Süleyman Demirel,
two by Ahmet Necdet Sezer, two by Abdullah Gül and one by the
Turkish Parliament.

I think that the picture I presented above tells much about the state
of democracy and the judiciary and whether the mindset of the
government has really changed. In consideration of this picture, I
would like to finish my column by asking some questions to the
president and government who elected him: Four out of the six judges
the president appointed made a decision that violates one of the most
basic human rights. What criteria does the president consider when
appointing judges to the constitutional court? Does the president
consider the attitudes, views and decisions of the judges he appoints
based on democracy, human rights and the rule of law? Does he pay
attention to whether the appointed judges are mentally open to
universal legal norms? If not, then what criteria does the president
use in the appointment process? Maybe I should ask a question of the
government as well: Do you not think that if legal training creates
such an archaic legal understanding, it should be substantially
changed and restructured?

To better understand how much Turkey has really changed, I think we
should take a look at how much its mentality has changed. To this end,
the decisions of the higher judiciary serve as a litmus tests. As you
saw above, the judges appointed by both the nationalist President
Necdet Sezer and the current president make similarly irrational
decisions. Is it possible to argue that a Turkey in which people are
unable to exercise the simple right to change their names as they like
is becoming democratic?

Musique.Evous.fr
3 Oct 2011

André Manoukian en concert : Les dates de sa tournée

Après Inkala (2008) et So In Love (2010), André Manoukian publiera le
31 octobre 2011 un troisième album intitulé Melanchology. “Exprimer sa
tristesse en musique, en pouvant jouer avec et l’écouter par la suite,
cela nous guérit de notre propre mélancolie, déclare le pianiste.
C’est en fouillant vraiment la musique arménienne, que j’ai découvert
la profondeur de ce sentiment.”

Doit-on s’attendre à un disque dans la lignée de Inkala, qui offrait
un son résolument jazz, inspiré de folk-songs arméniennes ? Une
réponse sera sans doute apportée lors des prochains concerts d’André.
L’ex-juré de Nouvelle Star se produira en effet le 5 décembre 2011 à
l’Alhambra, à Paris.

Prenez votre place en cliquant sur le lien suivant :

Réservez ici votre billet pour la tournée d’André Manoukian !

André Manoukian se passionne pour le piano dès l’ge de sept ans.
Devenu adolescent, il étudie la musique à la Berklee School of Music
de Boston et apprend la composition, les arrangements et l’harmonie. À
son retour en France, il travaille pour quelques chanteuses et fonde
un groupe de jazz, Horn Stuff.

En 1983, il découvre la chanteuse Liane Foly, qui deviendra sa
compagne et pour laquelle il crée les premiers succès Au fur et à
mesure et Doucement. Il compose également pour d’autres artistes tels
Michel Petrucciani, Charles Aznavour, Gilbert Bécaud, Diane Dufresne,
Nicole Croisille, Natacha Atlas, Camille Bazbaz et Malia.

Après avoir sorti le livre La Mécanique des fluides et composé l’album
Cheyenne Song de Gaëtanne Abrial, André Manoukian sort le 30 juin 2008
Inkala, son premier album.

Achetez ici l’album Melanchology d’André Manoukian

Pour être informé des dernières news concernant André Manoukian,
inscrivez-vous gratuitement à la newsletter Musique.evous ici.

09/10/2011
Le Toboggan, Decines
15h

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Centre D’art Et De Culture, Meudon
20h45

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Alhambra, Paris
20h

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Arenes De l’Agora, Evry
20h

26/05/2012
La Passerelle, Fleury Les Aubrais
20h30

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Armenian President: Sarkozy doesn’t make statements to gain someone’s liking

October 9, 2011 – 17:30 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – On October 8 Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan
visited Etchmiadzin to attend festive events dedicated to the City
Day.

The President laid flowers to the monument to Karabakh war heroes and
then took part in a solemn meeting where he was named an honorary
resident of the city. `It’s a great honor for me,’ he said, adding
that Etchmiadzin residents made a significant contribution to the
development of independent Republic of Armenia.

Commenting on the visit of French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his
statements in Yerevan, President Sargsyan said that Mr. Sarkozy
doesn’t make statements to gain someone’s liking.

`His statements once again proved that Armenia’s wish to normalize
relations with Turkey has nothing to do with the process of
international recognition of the Armenian Genocide,’ the RA President
said.

Russian experts says Armenia important country for West

October 9, 2011 – 17:08 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – An expert at the Institute of Political and Social
Studies of the Black Sea and Caspian Region, Andrey Areshev believes
that French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s visit to the South Caucasus
has balanced the priorities of the west in the region.

`Till recently, cooperation with Baku was accented, for most part
being conditioned by the EU’s energy projects with Azerbaijan and
Georgia. Now, it become obvious that Armenia is also important for the
West as a political dimension against the background of Turkey’s
increasing role in the region,’ Areshev said, adding that the West is
likely to continue with applying various political combinations
pursuing tactical and strategic objectives to secure reliable
communicative corridors through the Central Asia.

`However, the events in Syria and Libya, where the West stakes on
radical Islamic forces, can be fatal for the Christian population,
specifically the Armenian community. So, a question arouses: does Mr.
Sarkozy, who is appealing to the feelings of the Armenian Diaspora
think about the fate of dozens of thousands of Armenian (and other
Christians) in Middle East? Or was the fate of these people, who have
already fallen victims to the adventure policy of the United States
and France, discussed during the French President’s visit to Armenia?’
the expert said, Analitika.at.ua reported.

Charles Aznavour “Shocking” Interview – Part 2

hetq
14:00, October 8, 2011

NA – In any case.

CA – They don’t want to accept the fact that they took a decision to
wipe a people off the face of the earth. Thus, we cannot forget what
happened. But we must advance towards hope.

The Turks along the border aren’t opposed to Armenians. The mayor of
Diyarbekir has openly stated that such recognition must happen. But
there are also those who state the opposite. The Turkish nation is
moving and moved at the funeral of Hrant Dink.

NA – And what is your opinion on Karabakh?

CA – It’s part of an overall program. At a minimum, it must be made
clear whether Karabakh belonged to Azerbaijan prior to Stalin
presenting it to Baku. Is Karabakh a part of Armenia? No, it’s a
sovereign country.

NA – Do you seek agreement with the authorities in Armenia before
making such pronouncements?

CA – Whenever I discuss my positions with them, they always say that I
am correct. But they do nothing. The same in France. It’s not possible
to talk with the authorities whoever they are.

I do not believe that France will do anything for us. Turkey is very
important for France and we can’t overlook this. France always
presents itself as powerful but come decision time it’s another
matter. France will never do anything for the Armenians. We have been
in a waiting mode for the past 90 years.

And today you are waiting for miracles even though the odds are
stacked against such a thing. I do not dream. My life is proof. I have
worked. I might not possess the mental prowess to effectively
articulate what I believe but I say it nevertheless because it’s what
I am thinking.

NA – Have you always been interested in politics?

CA – I am interested in politicians, both male and female. I want to
wait and see what they will do. Promises, promises. Yesterday, I
hosted my friend Besancenot. (Olivier Besancenot – French far left
political figure and trade unionist). I respect the man for his
sincerity.

NA – So, in reality, you wish to help Armenians?

CA – We must help them and the Turks. This issue between us must be
resolved is we are people with the will to do so.

NA – But the Armenians? Aren’t you plundering them just a bit? Do you
hold yourself accountable?

I have spent my life plundering society. Wouldn’t I do the same with
Armenians? One day my sister said to me – Do you believe that the
Turks can kill you one day?

The Armenians can do the same for the same reasons. I am a risk taker.
This is how I see reality. Will I suffer as a result? Perhaps. But let
the others show me a resolution and not just protestations.

I discussed the plight of Islamized Armenians with the RA President. I
told him something must be done because these people are neglected.
They must be helped.

We are not opposed to Islam. There are six wonderful mosques in
Armenia that were `saved’ despite orders by Stalin to destroy them.
Iran is doing what it can to renovate them.

We are a nation and a nation is comprised of all different sorts; the
very good and the very bad, and all religions. It is normal that we
have Christians, Jews and Muslims. Armenia must move in this
direction, just like Europe.

NA – You have known all three presidents of Armenia. Can you tell us
your impressions?

CA – No, that’s not my job. They are all men of goodwill. But
sometimes circumstances get in the way. In any case, none of the three
presidents has ever said `no’ to me. Perhaps they should have on
certain occasions.

What does it mean to be Armenian today? I would like to know. What
does a diaspora Armenia mean? To eat and drink well? To own a store
and rattle on about the genocide? Is that what being an Armenian is
all about? It is just not enough.

Azad Azarbaycan TV, Azerbaijan
Oct 7 2011

Azeri official says Sarkozy visit important for Karabakh settlement

An Azerbaijani high-ranking official has said the French president’s
visit to the South Caucasus on 6-7 October is important for the
Nagornyy Karabakh settlement.

“We think that [Nicolas Sarkozy’s] visit to the South Caucasus is very
significant. It is significant first of all because France is a
co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, it is a country which is directly
involved in the settlement of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict over
Nagornyy Karabakh, and France has contributed, both within the Minsk
Group and individually, to efforts which Russia has been making for a
long time to settle this issue [conflict],” Ali Hasanov, head of the
public and political department under the Azerbaijani Presidential
Administration, said in remarks aired by commercial Azad Azarbaycan TV
on 7 October.

ITAR-TASS, Russia
October 7, 2011 Friday 02:04 PM EST

Armenia can rely on France’s political support – president

YEREVAN October 7

French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Friday pledged France’s political
support for Armenia.

“Armenia knows that it can rely on France and on its political
support,” the president said at the end of his state visit to Armenia.
He particularly emphasized the importance of this visit, “because this
Caucasian region is strategic for stability of peace”.

“Armenia is situated at the intersection of the states that are
important for stability in the world – Russia, Turkey and Iran,” the
French leader stated. “The path Armenia has covered within 20 years
after (the proclamation of) independence is extremely remarkable with
due regard for the regional context, marked by big instability,”
Sarkozy believes.

“Armenia’s progress towards democracy is a good news, Armenia’s
economic development despite conflicts and a war testifies to big
efforts, big courage and the quality of Armenians’ work,” the French
leader stressed.

“Or course everything that happens in Armenia strongly echoes in
France, taking into consideration relations with the Armenian national
diaspora in the country,” he emphasized.

“Armenians know well that when the world around them collapsed – I am
speaking about the Armenian genocide of 1915, France gave them
shelter,” he continued. “Now, in 2011, Armenia is not alone as France
maintains privileged relations with it,” he stressed.

Sarkozy said he had urged President Serzh Sargsian to continue for the
sake of peace efforts towards peace with Azerbaijan that is in the
interests of both countries, as well towards as a sincere dialogue
with Turkey.

“In the year of 2011 the fact that the border with Turkey is closed
cannot be considered satisfactory,” the president noted. “France will
do everything that it can to help President Sargsian in his efforts
for the sake of peace,” President Sarkozy pledged.

Xinhua General News Service, China
October 7, 2011 Friday 1:25 PM EST

Roundup: Turkey rebuffs Sarkozy over “Armenian genocide” remarks

ANKARA Oct. 7

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu rebuffed on Friday French
President Nicolas Sarkozy’s call for Ankara to recognize the deaths of
Armenians in 1915 as ” genocide.”

“Those, who are not able to face their own history of having carried
out colonialism for centuries and treating foreign people as
second-class, do not have right to teach Turkey a history lesson or
call on Turkey to face its history,” Davutoglu told reporters on
Friday.

During his visit to Armenia, Sarkozy urged Turkey to recognize the
deaths of Armenians in 1915 under Turkish Ottoman empire as genocide.

On Thursday, he called on Turkey to “reconsider its history,” saying
Ankara’s refusal to recognize the deaths of thousands of Armenians as
genocide is “unacceptable”.

Armenians claim that more than 1.5 million Armenians were killed in a
systematic genocide during the World War I, but the Turkish government
insists that the Armenians were victims of widespread chaos and
governmental breakdown as the Ottoman empire collapsed before modern
Turkey was created in 1923.

Sarkozy once angered Turkey during his election campaign in 2007 by
backing a law that aimed at prosecuting those who denied genocide,
however the French lower house of parliament later rejected the move.

Latest remarks of Sarkozy angered Ankara again and Turkish officials
accused him of talking for internal politics.

“I consider such remarks as political opportunism, which is
unfortunately faced in Europe whenever there is an upcoming election,”
Davutoglu said.

The foreign minister said Sarkozy’s remarks were totally in line with
internal politics in France, and it was something that would have a
negative impact on Turkish-Armenian relations, adding that “it is
impossible to think that such remarks would contribute to a peace
process.”

Turkey’s EU Affairs Minister Egemen Bagis also criticized Sarkozy,
saying the French president would better to concern himself with
getting France out of its economic crisis than to play historian over
the Armenian issue.

Turkey and Armenia launched a reconciliation process in 2009 and
signed a protocol to take steps in order to normalize relations.
However, the two countries failed to advance the process.

The French president’s remarks coincided with the visit of French
Interior Minister Claude Gueant to Ankara. Gueant and his Turkish
counterpart signed an agreement on Friday on anti-terror cooperation,
which is also overshadowed by Sarkozy’s harsh-word call on Turkey.

Gueant said during a joint press conference with Turkish Interior
Minister Idris Naim Sahin in Ankara that Sarkozy did not set a
calendar about a motion to support Armenian allegations regarding 1915
incidents.

He added that he visited Turkey with the directives of Sarkozy, saying
he was in Ankara to sign the long-awaited security agreement, to which
Sarkozy attached great importance.

“The agreement also opens a door to technical cooperation as well as
operational cooperation between the two countries which will make
Turkey and France to take stance against terrorism and every type of
crime,” Gueant told reporters.

The agreement covers cooperation on domestic security, anti-
terrorism, cross-border crime, illicit drug trafficking, and financial
crimes, Sahin said.

France would continue to support Turkey in fighting against the PKK,
Gueant noted, underlying that 38 PKK militants were arrested in France
in 2010 and 32 others have been arrested so far this year.

news.az, Azerbaijan
Oct 8 2011

France plays important role in peaceful settlement Karabakh conflict – President
Sat 08 October 2011 05:54 GMT | 1:54 Local Time

The ground-breaking ceremony of the French lyceum was held in Baku on 7 October.
The ceremony was attended by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev,
President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy and the first lady of
our country Mehriban Aliyeva.

President Ilham Aliyev welcomed head of the French state, Nicolas Sarkozy.

Participants in the ceremony warmly welcomed the presidents of
Azerbaijan and France.

Initially they signed an “Agreement between the Government of the
Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the French Republic on
the establishment of the Baku French Lyceum.” From the Azerbaijani
side the document was signed by Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov,
from on the French part, by Minister for Cooperation of the Minister
of Foreign and European Affairs, Henri de Renkur.

‘Heads of State spoke at the ceremony.

Welcoming the guest, President Ilham Aliyev said:

-Dear Mr. President!
Distinguished guests!
Ladies and gentlemen!

Mr. President, I cordially welcome you in Azerbaijan, you are welcome
to Azerbaijan. Your visit is a historical one. It is the first time
the President of France is visiting Azerbaijan. I am confident that
your visit will greatly contribute to the further successful
development of French-Azerbaijani relations. We maintain multilateral
relations, covering all areas. The cooperation of the recent years
between our two countries inspires and convinces us that the
French-Azerbaijani relations will further be strategic.

Our political relations are very intense. I have repeatedly made
visits to your beautiful country, and now you are our guest. Prospects
for cooperation in the political sphere . France also plays an
important role in the development of relations between Azerbaijan and
the European Union. Thank you for the support that you personally and
the state you lead provide to the ties between the EU and Azerbaijan.
A recent summit of “Eastern Partnership” has once again demonstrated
that the relations between the European Union and Azerbaijan are
developing successfully. France also plays an important role in the
NATO-Azerbaijan relations. I am sure that your country will continue
supporting the development of these ties.

Of course, regional security issues are constantly in the spotlight.
Today we also had a very broad and sincere discussion on these issues.
As the co-chair of the Minsk Group, France plays an important role in
the peaceful settlement of Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict over
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. We highly appreciate this role and hope
that through your personal effort the conflict would soon be settled
in accordance with international law and territorial integrity of our
country will be restored.

For many years, Azerbaijani lands – Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding
seven regions are under occupation. As a result of this occupation and
ethnic cleansing more than one million Azerbaijanis live a life of
refugees and displaced persons to their native land. This situation
must end, and as you pointed out, the status quo should be changed. I
think that there are good opportunities to change the status quo, and
Azerbaijan is the party which wishes the changes in status quo more
than anyone else. Since this is our land and our lands are under
occupation. International organizations have passed their decision on
this issue – UN Security Council, OSCE, European Parliament, the
Council of Europe, and other organizations. That is, there is a legal
framework for resolving the issue. I am sure that in the near future
more serious steps will be taken, the conflict would end and peace and
cooperation will be established in the South Caucasus.

Cooperation between our countries in the economic sphere is also
developing very successfully. I can say that in the first 8 months of
this year, trade turnover between the two countries exceeded $3 bn and
there is a scope for further development. I hope that at the end of
the year this figure will reach $4bn.

Some 40 French companies function in Azerbaijan. They implement
different projects in ecology and environmental protection. A waste
disposal plant in Azerbaijan is built by the French company. French
companies are involved in the conceptual development plan in Baku
subway. Our first telecommunications satellite will orbit the French
company. That is, in this area there are good opportunities for
cooperation.

Cooperation in energy security is also successful. The discovery of a
new gas field in Azerbaijan by French companies Total and Gas de
France will increase the energy potential of our country and at the
same time have a positive impact on European energy security. Because,
as you know, Azerbaijan has played a very important role in the
Southern Gas Corridor. These issues are also part of the ties between
European Union and Azerbaijan.

The recently discovered gas field has 350 bn cubic meters of gas, and
now the gas potential of Azerbaijan is 2.6 trl cubic meters. I am very
pleased that French companies are successfully operating in Azerbaijan
as our partners.

Finally, we maintain a very broad cooperation in the humanitarian
sphere. In the near future the center of Azerbaijani culture is to be
commissioned in Paris. And today Baku will be laying the foundation
for the French Lyceum. This is a very remarkable and wonderful event.
Operation of this school will further strengthen the
French-Azerbaijani relations. It is a symbol of our friendship. At the
same time, it is a big investment in the education sector in
Azerbaijan. I express my deep appreciation to all who have contributed
to the creation of this school. Participation of the President of
France in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Lyceum, of course, gives
a special significance to today’s ceremony.

I am sure, dear Mr President, that we with you will take part in the
opening of the Lyceum. Once again I welcome you to Azerbaijan, I wish
you and your country continued success. Thank you ”

Speaking at the ceremony, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said:

– Dear Mr. President! I am pleased to attend the groundbreaking
ceremony of the Baku French Lyceum, to be with you in Baku. The
decision to establish this school is not only an example of high-level
diplomatic and political ties between the two countries, but also
evidence of the attitude of Azerbaijan. It also demonstrates the
dynamism of Azerbaijan and its willingness to be open to the world.

Baku is an important hub. It is the space, where different peoples
and cultures crossed for centuries. The French Lyceum will embody the
history of this country. The foundation of the French Lyceum is laid
today at the avenue, where once lived the Nobel Brothers, who played a
very important role in development of the oil industry of your
country, thanks to the support of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan
and Heydar Aliyev Foundation.

I want to again express my gratitude to Mehriban Aliyeva.

With the support of the French mission for secular education and
ministries of education in our countries this lyceym will contribute
to formation of the French-speaking elite. At the same time the doors
of universities in France are always open to these French-speaking
students. Upon graduation they will return to their country to benefit
to Azerbaijan.

As to my knowledge, thanks to the scholarships of the French
government and over the past years and the government of Azerbaijan
obtain education in France. I want enrichment of cooperation between
universities. I hope that the French lyceum will make its
contribution. This lyceum will also reflect the consistency of
cultural and historical ties between our countries. After the
Bolshevik occupation of 1920 France provided refuge to most expelled
members of the first independent government of Azerbaijan. In November
1944, General Charles de Gaulle, who went to Moscow for discussion of
the result of the Second World War, knighted in Baku. I do not forget
this.

Since the restoration of independence of Azerbaijan, our countries
launched dynamic and fruitful cooperation, especially in the sphere of
education and culture. This is fixed in strategic partnership and as I
noticed in culture. In March of the next year, the Baku Art Museum
will open the exhibition of French masterpieces. It will demonstrate
about a hundred of outstanding works, reflecting the French cultural
heritage beginning from the epoch of Resurrection and up to date.

Dear President! Dear Ilham! By taking the decision to create this
lyceum, you are choosing the cultural diversity of Francophone. It is
a brave choice and successful future. France is our friend and partner
in all fields. As you know, Francophone is already the carrier of such
general human values as tolerance, freedom, human rights and
democracy. By your influence and support to this wonderful project,
you demonstrate support to these values and I congratulate you on this
occasion. I would like to congratulate you once again. I am thankful
to you personally, Mr.President, and your spouse for the reception you
gave today. Please, be sure that France is your friend and you can
trust it. Thank you! The presidents of Azerbaijan and France saw the
stand on the future lyceum.

The foundation of the French Lyceum was laid further.

President Ilham Aliyev and President Nicolas Sarkozy descended a
capsule into the foundation. The heads of the states and the first
lady of Azerbaijan poured the concrete compound into the foundation.
It was noted that the lyceum to be built at the initiative of Heydar
Aliyev Foundation will open wide opportunities for French-speaking
foreign citizens, living in our country temporarily or permanently,
and Azerbaijani citizens for studying in this language.

The French lyceum will be wrking on classical French curriculum,
applied in the 12-year mainstream facility, beginning with the
kindergarten. The lessons will be held in French in line with the
requirements of the national educational system of France. The
certificate issued to the pupils will meet the standards and
requirements of the French Ministry of National Education and be
recognized by it. The school leavers will get the opportunity to
continue education at any university of France depending on their
choice.

The French president was informed that this facility will be held in
Baku in the `White city’ area. The `Baku-White City’ project, which is
among the biggest and unique projects in town-building in the world
differs with that the Paris quarter will be laid here.

Then the head of the states met with French businessmen in our country
and wished them success.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva
saw off their guest, President of France Nicolas Sarkozy.

AzerTAj

APA, Azerbaijan
Oct 7 2011

Bahar Muradova: `There is no perspective of attempts to rend off
Nagorno Karabakh from Azerbaijan’

[ 08 Oct 2011 20:12 ]
I was 25 when the Karabakh conflict started, but now I am 50

Baku. Habil Suleymanzadeh – APA. Deputy Speaker of the Azerbaijani
Parliament Bahar Muradova made a speech at the autumn session of the
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly held in Dubrovnik, Croatia. APA reports
that Muradova touched the importance of settlement of Nagorno Karabakh
conflict on the basis of international law and said that the OSCE’s
Helsinki Final Act rejects any offense against the territorial
integrity of the states. She said that the protraction of the
conflict’s settlement prevents the development in the region and it
was a high time of the dialogue between Armenian and Azerbaijani
communities of the Nagorno Karabakh. This dialogue will stimulate the
trust between two sides.

Muradova said that there was no perspective to rend off Nagorno
Karabakh from Azerbaijan. she underlined that was from Azerbaijani
family which had to leave Karabakh: `I was 25 when the Karabakh
conflict started. Now I am 50. the conflict has not been settled yet.
I have patience, but my 80-years old mother can’t have patience and
wants to return to her native land. ‘