Author: Badalian Vardan

IT’S NOT UP TO AZERBAIJAN TO ALLOW KARABAKH TO MASTER ITS DESTINY – ARMENIAN PARLIAMENT VICE CHAIR

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November 01, 2012 | 14:07

YEREVAN. – Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev continues making
statements that have no connection with reality, Armenian National
Assembly (NA) Deputy Speaker Eduard Sharmazanov said commenting
on Aliyev’s statement that was made Wednesday in Baku and during
official opening of the statue of Azerbaijani opera singer Bulbul. The
Azerbaijani president had stated that Azerbaijan will not permit the
existence of a second Armenian state, and there will come a time when
the statues of Bulbul and other well-known Azerbaijani personalities
will be erected in Nagorno-Karabakh’s Shushi city.

“It’s not up to Azerbaijan to allow the people of Karabakh [,
or Artsakh,] to master their own destiny. The people of Artsakh
have earned that right in the battlefield and they fixed it with a
referendum,” Sharmazanov noted.

“We should recall their [that is, the Azerbaijanis’] former leader
Abulfaz Elchibey’s words: ‘There is no Azerbaijani, there is only
Turkish.’ That is to say, Azerbaijan is nothing but a second
Turkish state,” NA Deputy Speaker said, and added: “And with
respect to erecting Bulbul’s statue in Shushi, I should note that
its possibility is not exhausted. Azerbaijan must recognize [the
Nagorno-KarabakhRepublic] NKR’s independence, establish diplomatic
ties with the Artsakh republic, open an embassy in Shushi, and [only
then can it] place Bulbul’s, or any other [Azerbaijani] personalities’
statues in its embassy building, [and] with its own taste.”

THE HIGH LEVEL OF THE ARMENIAN-IRANIAN RELATIONS IS OF A CERTAIN IMPORTANCE FOR IRAN

ARMENPRESS
1 November, 2012
YEREVAN

TEHRAN, NOVEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. Fraternal relations between Iran and
Armenia can have a decisive impact on the stability in the region
and the economic growth of the two countries. The Spokesman of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ramin
Mehmanparast said this in a conversation with “Armenpress”.

When the Spokesman was asked how he would evaluate the present
state of the Armenian-Iranian relations and how he could imagine
their perspectives Ramin Mehmanparast underlined that the official
Tehran is interested in the keeping those relations on a high
level. According to him it’s of a certain importance for Iran to
establish and reserve fraternal relations with its all neighbors. The
Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic
of Iran emphasized the following: “Being neighboring countries we have
many similarities, as to the cooperation of neighboring countries it
can have very positive impact on the stability in the region and the
economic growth of the two countries. Neighbors are forever and they
must always remain so. There always must be good relations between
our countries.”

In the Exhibition of Media and News Agencies, which kicked off on
October 28 in the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran, “Armenpress”
news agency represents Armenia. Media from Russia, China, Kazakhstan,
Turkey, Jordan, Switzerland and other countries are participating in
the 19th Exhibition of Media and News Agencies.

The official ceremony of closing will be held on November 3.

ARMENIAN-CZECH BUSINESS FORUM WILL BE HELD IN YEREVAN

ARMENPRESS
1 November, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. On the second day of the official
visit to the Czech Republic the Chairman of the National Assembly
of the Republic of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan had a meeting with the
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg.

The Department of Information and Public Relations of the National
Assembly of the Republic of Armenia informed “Armenpress” that the
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic greeted the Chairman
of the National Assembly and emphasized the importance of his visit,
which can have a positive impact on the development of the cooperation
between the two countries. Talking about the Nagorno Karabakh conflict
he underlined the significance of the stability and peace in the
South Caucasus and added that the Nagorno Karabakh conflict must be
regulated by means of negotiations in frames of the OSCE Minsk Group.

Hovik Abrahamyan said that he highly appreciates the balanced position
of the Czech authorities and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
Czech Republic in particular. Also Hovik Abrahamyan expressed his
gratification for the viewpoint of the Czech side on the Safarov’s
case.

After the meeting Hovik Abrahamyan was accompanied by the members of
the delegation and visited the prelacy of Prague and went to the hall
of representatives.

At the same day the Chairman of the National Assembly of the Republic
of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan together with the members of the delegation
visited the National Memorial of Vitkov and placed flowers on the
grave of the Unknown Soldier.

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900 INDIAN STUDENTS ENTER YEREVAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY IN 2 YEARS

PanARMENIAN.Net
November 1, 2012 – 16:37 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – Armenian Education Minister has listed rise in
the number of foreign students and the expansion of the relevant
infrastructures among the development prospects in the field.

“Student housing is currently a serious problem. For instance, the
demand for Indian students’ accommodation is much bigger than we can
provide,” Armen Ashotyan said, adding that about 900 Indian students
entered Yerevan State Medical University in the past 2 years.

“We can afford a bigger student inflow, in case of establishment of
a new student accommodation center,” Minister Ashotyan said.

ARMENIA’S JUSTICE MINISTRY CONTINUES ACTIVITIES ON SAFAROV CASE

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November 01, 2012 | 01:07

YEREVAN. – The Armenian Ministry of Justice is continuing its
activities in connection with the Ramil Safarov case, the Justice
Minister’s press secretary Karine Kalantaryan told Armenian
News-NEWS.am.

At the same time, however, she did not specify what kind of work has
been done so far.

To note, President Serzh Sargsyan had instructed the Ministry of
Justice to take all measures to apply to the international judicial
tribunals, and with respect to the Safarov case.

Armenian News-NEWS.am reported earlier that Ramil Safarov, a lieutenant
in the Azerbaijani military, was extradited on August 31 from Hungary,
where he was serving a life sentence-and with no expression of
either regret or remorse-for the premeditated axe murder of Armenian
lieutenant Gurgen Margaryan, in his sleep, during a NATO Partnership
for Peace program in Budapest back in 2004.

As expected, Ramil Safarov’s return to Baku was welcomed, as was
his act of murder, by the officials of president Ilham Aliyev’s
government and much of Azerbaijani society, and the Azerbaijani
president immediately granted him a pardon.

And Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan announced on August 31 that
Armenia is suspending its diplomatic ties with Hungary.

Ramil Safarov’s pardoning is condemned by virtually all international
organizations.

ARMENIAN UNIVERSITIES SHOULD EXPAND – GOVERNMENT MEMBER

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November 01, 2012 | 12:51

YEREVAN. – The process of enlarging Armenia’s state-run institutions
of higher learning should commence next year, Education and Science
Minister Armen Ashotyan said during Thursday’s Cabinet meeting.

“It is an inevitable process. It’s just that a political decision needs
to be made one day, since [otherwise] it will cause speculations and
amateur views,” Ashotyan noted.

But in the Education and Science Minister’s words, the universities’
joining process must be based on serious analyses.

PRESS RELEASE
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St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral and the Diocesan Center have been spared
damage from Hurricane Sandy. However, the complex lost power and
heat=80’as did much of Manhattan south of 39th Street-and we are
waiting for these services to be restored over the weekend. We expect
the Diocesan Center to reopen on Monday, November 5. Click here
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to view post-storm photos of the Diocese’s Murray Hill neighborhood.

We have been in contact with our parishes in the affected areas. In
the coming days, we will alert our readers of any assistance that
might be usefully rendered to our communities in the tri-state area.

The Diocese will resume newsletter publication next Thursday, November
8. Please note that the classical concert scheduled at St. Vartan
Cathedral for Saturday, November 3, has been postponed (the new date
will be announced once the Diocese resumes regular operation next
week).

We are grateful for the prayers and warm messages we have received via
social media networks in the past few days. We ask our readers to
continue to offer prayers for those affected by the hurricane, and for
the rescue and clean-up crews helping in the recovery effort.

May our Lord grant eternal rest to the souls of those who have lost
their lives, and may He bring a measure of comfort to their loved ones
in this time of grief. We pray, too, that our Lord will touch the
wounded with His healing hand, and keep them safe under the shadow of
His holy cross.

Communications Department
Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America

PROTEST RALLY STAGED OUTSIDE YEREVAN COURT OF APPEAL

November 2, 2012 – 17:02 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – Armenia Without Political Prisoners civic movement is
holding a rally outside the Court of Appeal to protest ANC activists’
imprisonment.

Today, Nov 2, the court is hosting a session over a complaint filed
by the attorneys of Armenian National Congress (ANC) opposition
bloc’s activists.

The complaint demands for cancellation of the July 20 court sentence,
and the acquittal of those jailed.

According to Armenian National Congress (ANC) opposition bloc, on
August 9, 2011 police officers used violence against ANC activists
Tigran Arakelyan and Artak Karapetyan. Upon arrival to the site,
activists Areg Gevorgyan, Sahak Muradyan, Vahagn Gevorgyan, Sargis
Gevorgyan and David Kirimijyan tried to settle the dispute but were
beaten as well, the ANC said. All above-mentioned were taken to a
police station and accused of attacking the police officers.

On August 26, the Congress announced suspending political dialogue
with Armenian authorities, with Arakelyan named a political prisoner.

On July 20, 2012 Tigran Arakelyan was sentenced to 6 years in prison;
Artak Karapetyan given a jail term of about 3,5 years; David Kirimijyan
and Sargis Gevorgyan were sentenced to 2 years each.

MINSK GROUP CO-CHAIRS TO TRY RESTORING LOST CONFIDENCE CAUSED BY SAFAROV CASE

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS: In accordance with the agreement
acquired by the results of the meeting launched between Armenian
and Azerbaijani Foreign Affair Ministers Edward Nalbandyan and Elmar
Mammadyarov in Paris on October 27, OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs are
scheduled to pay a visit to the region. It is their first visit to the
region after Safarov extradition and subsequent pardon. Armenpress
launched inquiries among the political scientists refer to the
expectations of co- chairs’ visit.

In accordance to political scientist Alexander Manasyan the
co-chairs visit is aimed at regulating the Azerbaijani- Hungarian
deal consequences. “They will try to come back to the stage of the
negotiations that existed before Safarov events. We had better not to
return the that stage instead make statements which will be in favor
for us” Manasyan underscored. In the words of the specialist for the
further development of the negotiations the importance of arguments
presented Krabakh side arguments should be stipulated.

In the opinion of politician scientist Alexander Margarov the
goal of the visit is to present the current development phase of
negotiations . Dwelling on probable changes in the negotiation phase
caused by Safarov, specialist noted the case once again proved the
impossibility of integration of Karabakh under Azerbaiajni rule. ”
Country that adopts hatred as state policy towards the other states,
country that dubs with hero title murderer on ethnic principles cannot
be considered an area where Artsakh people can live” Margarov stated.

Karen Bekaryan considers the visit of co-chairs is initially aimed at
restoring the lost confidence resulted by SAfarov case. “The visit
of co-chairs is an attempt to lessen the tension, find out the path
to move forward” political scientist came up with .

Edward Nalbandyan and Elmar Mammadyarov in the course of Paris meeting
reaffirmed their commitment to continue working together with the
co-chairs to reach peaceful regulation of the issue. The co-chairs
stated the importance of reducing the existing tension between the
sides. They offered their suggestions to push the peace process.

FRENCH FRANCE 2 TV SHOWED FILM ON DESTRUCTION OF ARMENIAN KHACHKARS IN NAKHIGEVAN

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS: French prestigious France 2 TV channel
demonstrated half an hour lasting film on Armenian khachkars, art and
tradition shot this year in the frame of its Chretiens Orienteaux
(Eastern Christians) program. Film is called “Armenian khachkars:
the spirit and belief of Armenian people”.

As Armenpress reports, ancient and rich tradition of creating
khachkars, the essence of khachkars, their significance for Christian
people are depicted in the film. Outsnading French scientists,
historians and artists supported to the realization of the film by
their professionalism .

There are episodes in the film calling for the protection of Armenian
khachkars, destruction and annihilation of cemeteries perpetrated in
Nakhigevan by Baku. The film will be available in France 2 TV website.

Film entitled “The roots of the Armenian Church and the history in the
initial stages” will be shown by France 2 TV channel on December 30,
at 9: 30 by local time. The film was shot in 2012 in Armenia.

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