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Parties to Karabakh Conflict Should Put Aside Distrust of Each Other – Lavrov

David Nargizian
Sputnik News Service
April 9, 2018 Monday 2:10 AM UTC
Parties to Karabakh Conflict Should Put Aside Distrust of Each Other – Lavrov
 
 
MOSCOW, April 9 (Sputnik) – The parties to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict should abandon mistrust toward each other in order to move forward in the negotiations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
 
“The most important thing is to move away from mistrust that still sometimes manifests itself in the negotiations, and to focus on realistic, pragmatic ideas that are in abundance,” Lavrov told Armenian TV-channels on Sunday.
 
He stressed that the work of the 2011 Kazan summit on the conflict could still be used in the matter of the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement.
 
“I am sure that much of what is contained in the so-called ‘Kazan document’ is still relevant … Of course, since that time, some new ideas have emerged, which the co-chairs [of the OSCE Minsk Group on Nagorno-Karabakh settlement] are now promoting in contacts with the parties,” Lavrov noted.
 
During the Kazan summit hosted by then Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan did not manage to reach a deal to settle the conflict, despite international mediators’ expectations.
 
The conflict in Armenian-dominated Nagorno-Karabakh started in 1988 with the autonomous region announcing its secession from the Azerbaijan Socialist republic. In 1991, the region proclaimed independence from Azerbaijan and the creation of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. This move triggered a military conflict, which led to Baku losing control over the region.
 
The warring sides agreed to a cessation of hostilities in 1994. The violence escalated again in 2016, leading to multiple casualties on both sides. The sides soon reached a ceasefire but clashes continued.

Ministry of Education and Science urges to be carefull (video)

David Nargizian
  • 20:07 | March 27,2018 | Social
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Marietta Sahakyan’s first poetry collection “Atamishik” is put for preschool and low grade children’s tables.

The presentation of the poet’s book took place today within the Week of Children’s Book and Music.

“I cannot imagine how to write about bad accident for a child. In my book there are only the positive aspects of life,” Marietta Sahakyan said.

It is said that the demand for children’s literature is high in libraries and bookstores.

“In schools, children are assigned mandatory reading lists, but they also read amateur literature,” says Armine Petrosyan, head of the Children’s Literature Department at Avetik Isahakyan Library.

Young people sometimes require literature that is be banned for their ages.

When searching for children’s literature, it is often possible to find poems that do not correspond to the age and vocabulary of children.

The Ministry of Education and Science urges to be careful when choosing children’s literature.

Asbarez Exclusive: An Interview with L.A. City Councilmember Paul Krekorian

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LITTLE ARMENIA–Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian sat down with Asbarez Editor Ara Khachatourian Thursday and discussed a myriad issues including the 30th anniversary of the Artsakh Liberation movement, future plans for the Shushi-Los Angeles Friendship City project, affordable housing in Los Angeles, the rise in homelessness in the city and advances in public transportation in L.A. The interview aired on Horizon Armenian Television late last week.

Polish companies interested in investments in Armenia

David Nargizian 
 Plus Company Updates(PCU)
 Saturday
Polish companies interested in investments in Armenia
London: Education management information system has issued the
following press release:
Polish business is very interested in pursuing investments in Armenia
and the possible areas of co-operation are renewable energy, IT
sector, tourism and pharmaceuticals, the Newswire of Armenia reported
citing the Armenian deputy minister of economic development and
investments Hovhannes Azizyan.
Azizyan made the conclusion after the sixth meeting of the
Armenian-Polish intergovernmental commission on economic co-operation
which took place in Warsaw on February 20. The event gave Polish
companies the opportunity to explore a creation of joint ventures
(JVs) in Armenia in industries such as winemaking and household
cleaning products.
Poland regards Armenia as an advantageous platform for entering Iran
and the Eurasian Economic Union’s markets. On the other hand, Warsaw
is interested in becoming a platform for Yerevan to distribute its
products in the European Union (EU).

Sports: Skier Mikayel Mikayelyan says gained much-needed experience from Olympics

David Nargizian
Panorama, Armenia
Feb 17 2018
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Armenian skier Mikayel Mikayelyan finished the 83rd in the 15k freestyle race at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. The Armenian athlete showed a result of 39:01.4, around six seconds behind the winner.

Speaking to sports reporters after his performance, Mikayelyan said he gained a great deal of experience from the PyeongChang 2018, the National Olympic Committee said.

“The Olympics gave me a much-needed experience, which I will naturally use in my future performances. I am not so satisfied with the results I showed. Although I was not in a good shape, I tried my best. Now I am trying to get better prepared for the U20 Junior World Ski Championship,” he added.

Armen Sarkissian had a meeting with French deputies

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Armen Sarkissian, proposed by the Republican Party as a candidate for the President of the Republic of Armenia, had meetings with French National Assembly deputies Jacques Marilosyan and Mrs. Delphine O in Paris. 

It should be noted that Jacques Marilosyan is the chairman of the friendship group with Armenia of the French National Assembly, and Delphine Oh is the chairman of the friendship group with Iran and the vice-chairman of the friendship group with Turkey.


There was an exchange of views on the development of friendly relations between Armenia and France, the formation of a new system of governance as a result of constitutional changes in Armenia, as well as regional issues.


Armen Sarkissian also had a meeting with the deputy Alexander Holroyd and discuss issues of bilateral interest. Being a French citizen, Holroyd lives in the United Kingdom and is elected as a member of the French National Assembly from there. Such a format allows representing France’s interests in countries with large French communities, including the UK. At the same time, he represents the interests of the British-French community in the French National Assembly.

Half-destroyed building in Tumanyan community (video)

David Nargizian
  • 16:18 | February 1,2018 | Regions
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This building built in Tumanyan community, Alaverdi region, previously served as a hostel. Although the building belongs to an individual owner, families have been living here for 30 years, and they are waiting for the day to be deprived of this residence as well.

There are no elementary living conditions in this building. It is reminds of ruins, it’s wet because it is dripping from the roof. There are three families in the building who are often ill due to the moisture.

Residents have repeatedly asked the relevant bodies to repair the building but they have not received a response yet. And there is no opportunity to repair it by own means as no one has any job.

Details are available in the video of Ankyun +3 TV

Sports: Football: Sanchez transfer ‘hinges on Mkhitaryan deal’, says agent

David Nargizian 
Agence France Presse
 Tuesday 2:07 PM GMT
Football: Sanchez transfer 'hinges on Mkhitaryan deal', says agent
London, Jan 16 2018
Manchester United's bid to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal hinges on
Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving the other way, the Armenian player's agent
said Tuesday as Antonio Conte distanced Chelsea from a potential deal.
Chile international Sanchez, who appears to have played his last game
for Arsenal, had been strongly linked with a move to either Manchester
United or Manchester City and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has also
spoken of his admiration for the player.
The player, who is out of contract this summer, had appeared certain
to sign for Pep Guardiola's team after a transfer fell through in
August but it is understood City have pulled out of the race for the
29-year-old due to the costs involved.
There has been speculation Mkhitaryan will be offered as a makeweight
from United to land Sanchez, and Mourinho left the playmaker out of
the squad to face Stoke on Monday due to "doubts about his future".
Mkhitaryan's agent Mino Raiola told Britain's Times newspaper that
Sanchez's transfer to United was reliant on his client joining Arsenal
as part of the deal.
"Manchester United are not going to sign Sanchez unless Mkhi agrees to
join Arsenal," Raiola told the newspaper.
"Mkhi is going to do what is best for him. He has two-and-a-half years
left on his contract so it's his decision. Sanchez is part of the Mkhi
deal, not the other way around."
Conte last week described any potential cut-priced deal for the Chile
striker as a great opportunity but he told reporters on Tuesday that
he did not believe Chelsea were trying to sign the player.
- 'Great' signing -
Jose Mourinho, speaking after second-placed United had reduced Premier
League table-toppers City's lead to 12 points on Monday said it would
be "great" if Sanchez arrived at Old Trafford though he remained
non-committal.
"No news on Alexis Sanchez, he is an Arsenal player," he said. "If he
stays it's great for Arsenal, if he comes to us, great for us, if he
goes to another club, great for them."
If the transfer goes ahead it would be the third blockbuster move of
the January window involving Premier League clubs following Philippe
Coutinho's big-money switch from Liverpool to Barcelona and Virgil van
Dijk's arrival at Anfield from Southampton.
United have an impressive selection of forwards but Sanchez could
expect to become a fixture in the first team alongside Romelu Lukaku,
with doubts growing over the future of Zlatan Ibrahimovic following
his recent return from a long-term injury.
Sanchez joined Arsenal from Barcelona in 2014 and in a stellar 2016/17
campaign scored 30 goals and provided 17 assists, though his form has
since dipped.
His loss would be a major blow for Arsenal, who saw Robin van Persie
swap the Emirates for Old Trafford in 2012.
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Bordeaux forward Malcom but
Arsene Wenger, who said the club would need a replacement if Sanchez
were to leave, refused to confirm his interest in the Brazilian.
The British press widely reported on Tuesday that Arsenal were in
talks to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund.
Aubameyang was dropped at the weekend after missing a team meeting --
the third time he had been disciplined by the club after an
unauthorised video shoot and a trip to Milan shortly before a
Champions League game last season.

Armenian and Azerbaijani FMs to meet in mid-January

David Nargizian
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The new meeting of the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan is scheduled in mid-January, Armenian deputy foreign minister Shavarsh Kocharyan told reporters in the parliament, adding that at the moment he cannot provide information on the meeting dates and place. “The meeting is scheduled in mid-January, but the foreign ministry cannot provide information about the exact date and place”, the deputy FM said.

Asked whether the meeting of presidents is possible after the ministers’ meeting, the deputy FM said: “As of now this issue is not being discussed yet”.

He stated that at the moment it’s very difficult to speak about the progress in the negotiations over the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. “It’s difficult to talk about a progress since there is no trust environment between the sides. It absolutely doesn’t exist. We all witnessed different statements that are in line with Armenia’s foreign political positions according to which it is necessary to install the mechanisms that will form that environment”, the deputy minister said.

According to him, among the aforementioned conditions the priority is the maintenance of the ceasefire regime. Deputy FM Kocharyan emphasized that the meetings first of all aim at solving this issue which will also reduce the tension in the line of contact. “We again have losses, there are still shots, but, nevertheless, such meetings contribute to reducing the level of this tension”, he added.

Book: Azerbaijan: Outside Civilization – Book about Armenian monuments’ destruction with state-run plan

David Nargizian
News.am, Armenia
Dec 29 2017
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YEREVAN. – In early 2017, the Armenian Architecture Research Foundation published the book, entitled Azerbaijan: Outside Civilization, about the fate of the Armenian historical and cultural monuments that are located in today’s Azerbaijan.

The head of this foundation, monument specialist Samvel Karapetyan, informed about the aforesaid at a year-end press conference on Friday.

In his words, the title of this book already bespeaks its content. As per Karapetyan, this work presents how Armenian monuments in Azerbaijan have been destroyed over the past two decades by the Azerbaijani armed forces and respective state-run plan.

“All this occurred with the same scenario as in Turkey in the 1940s,” he added.

Also, this book includes the Russian church, in Golitsyno village of Azerbaijan’s Shamkir District, which is destroyed, too. 

The monument specialist added that the book was published in three languages in order to unmask Azerbaijan, which attempts to present itself to the world as a civilized country.

“This truly is a volume that tears off Azerbaijan’s mask, which [the book] shows what an anti-cultural country Azerbaijan is, and what extremist, vandalistic attitude it has, especially towards Armenian culture,” noted Samvel Karapetyan.