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Eduard Sharmazanov: Weapons sold to Azerbaijan fire in direction of Armenia

Elizabeth Jabejian
  • 20:16 | September 24,2018 | Politics
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Weapons sold to Azerbaijan fire in the direction of CSTO member state Armenia, Vice Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Eduard Sharmazanov said during the 11th session of the Inter-parliamentary Committee on Cooperation between the National Assembly of Armenia and National Assembly of Belarus took place in Minsk on September 24,  the press service of the parliament of Armenia reported,

Sharmazanov referred to, inter alia, the activities of the CSTO and regional security issues.

“Armenian-Belarusian inter-parliamentary relations are of key importance given that both countries are members to the CSTO and the EAEU. Security issues continue to be a priority for our region. Back in 2000 our counties adopted a declaration in the sidelines of the Collective Security Treaty, according to which military-technical cooperation between the member states of the organization had to be a priority, but it’s not a secret that some CSTO member states sell arms to Azerbaijan. It’s necessary to note that the weapons sold to Azerbaijan fired, fire and will probably fire in the direction of CSTO member state Armenia. This is concerning.

I have to note that in the recent period the Azerbaijani forces often fire at the civilian population of the bordering communities of Armenia, which is a gross violation of all the international norms. I think our partners should condemn such an unconstructive policy,” he noted.

Protantino Wants to Advance Agricultural Ties with Artsakh

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Glendale Mayor Zareh Sinanyan and State Senator Anthony Portantino with Artsakh President Bako Sahakian (right) hold up rug depicting the State of California

STEPANAKERT—California State Senator Anthony Portantino, who is visiting Artsakh with Glendale Mayor Zareh Sinanyan and Glendale City Clerk Ardashess Kassakhian, expressed interest in advancing relations between the State of California and Artsakh, specifically agricultural development.

The California state and local officials, who are joined by the Artsakh Permanent Representative to Washington, Robert Avertisyan, on Thursday met with Artsakh President Bako Sahakian, Foreign Minister Masis Mayilyan and Speaker of the Artsakh Parliament Ashot Ghulyan and explored ways to increase cooperation between the California and Artsakh.

Both houses of the California legislature has recognized Artsakh’s right to self-determination and its independence.

President Bako Sahakian praised California for its continued advancement of Armenian-related issues, and expressed hopes that such visits would lead to lasting cooperation between Artsakh and California. A rug depicting the map of California was exchanged.

The California delegation (left) meet with Artsakh Foreign Minister Masis Mayilyan

During the meeting with Ghulyan, Portantino said that cooperation with Armenia will primarily focus on information technologies, while his hope for buttressing relation with Artsakh would be to focus on agricultural development.

Welcoming the delegation’s visit to Artsakh, Foreign Minister Mayilyan noted the importance of the resolution adopted jointly by the California State Assembly and State Senate in support of the independence of Artsakh and expressed confidence that it set solid basis for establishing fruitful cooperation in different spheres between Artsakh and California.

During the meeting, the current projects and prospects of implementation of practical programs in the field of economy, culture, education and health between Artsakh and California were discussed. The parties also touched upon the opportunities of organizing mutual visits of the representatives of different spheres, with the aim of sharing experience and enhancing the level of professional qualification of specialists in Artsakh.

The sides also exchanged views on the steps aimed at raising awareness and promoting the representation of Artsakh in California.

Press release – A river with strongly acidic waters flows in Amulsar. ЧБХ

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Netherlands says ‘missing’ Armenian teens facing deportation can stay

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September 8, 2018 Saturday 3:22 PM GMT
Netherlands says 'missing' Armenian teens facing deportation can stay
The Hague, Sept 8 2018
The Dutch justice ministry said two Armenian teenagers who disappeared
to avoid their deportation on Saturday could live in the Netherlands,
in the latest twist to a high-profile drama that has gripped the
country.
Howick, 13 and his sister Lili, 12, who have gone into hiding several
times before to avoid the authorities, were due to be deported to join
their mother in Armenia, after a last-ditch legal bid failed to stop
their expulsion.
Migration Minister Mark Harbers has "after careful consideration
decided that the children can remain in the country," the justice
ministry said in a statement sent to AFP.
"The concerned authorities are now trying to establish if the children
are safe and where they are currently," it said.
They were last seen on Friday night at their grandparents' home in the
southeastern city of Wijchen, police said in a statement.
The saga has gripped the country, with Prime Minister Mark Rutte and
Dutch royal Princess Laurentien weighing in, while the youngsters have
appeared on national television to plead their case.
Howick and Lili last went missing a week ago, after the Hague-based
Council of State, the country's highest administrative court, ruled
there was no reason why the two teens should not be sent back to
Armenia.
The children have been living with foster parents since their mother,
Armina Hambartsjumian, was sent back to Yerevan last year after her
asylum request was finally denied.
Just before leaving the country the 37-year-old briefly hid the
children, refusing to tell immigration officials where they were.
Hambartsjumian was deported without them and has since told Dutch
supporters she is unable to look after her children in Armenia. By the
time Howick and Lili eventually emerged that time, their case was
before the courts.
On Friday, the children's lawyer had launched a last bid at the
Amsterdam court to halt their expulsion, arguing that their mother was
not able to look after them.
But the judge ruled that there was no viable reason to stop the deportation.

A worrying indicator. direct investment declined in the second quarter

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The Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia has published the indicators of foreign investments for the first half of 2018.


Based on these data, b4b.am ​​calculated foreign investment flows (receipts) in the first and second quarters of 2018 and compared them with the same quarters of the previous year.


As you can see, a total investment of $525.5 million was made in the second quarter of 2018, which is $18 million or 3.5% higher than in the second quarter of 2017. In the first quarter, the growth of investments alone was greater: 116.4 million dollars or 22.5%.


On the contrary, receipts from direct investments have decreased. Moreover, if the decrease in the first quarter was not big – 8 million dollars or 4.1 million dollars, then in the second quarter it is, to put it mildly, a worrying indicator. The receipts of direct investments in the second quarter of this year amounted to 75.6 million dollars, compared to 133.9 million dollars in the second quarter of 2017. Decrease: $58.3 million or 43.5%.


Moreover, if we look by countries, it turns out that this decrease is largely due to the actual termination of the Amulsar project. The volume of gross investments made from Jersey at the end of March and at the end of June 2018 is the same: 138.7 billion drams, which means that no investments were made during the second quarter.

Russian MFA spokeswoman comments on Chancellor Merkel’s statement over NK conflict

Elizabeth Jabejian
| 16:48 | August 30 2018
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Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova commented on the statement of German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

During a press briefing with reporters, Zakharova, commenting on Merkel’s statement according to which Germany is ready to contribute to the settlement of the NK conflict and assume responsibility on this matter, stated: “I think it should be determined by the countries directly involved in the conflict settlement process. It should be done with the understanding of the effectiveness of the current format. Such statements should be viewed in this whole”.

Pyunik lose to Banants and have first defeat in championship

Elizabeth Jabejian
  • 19:19 | August 29,2018 | Sports
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The last two rounds of the 6th round of championships of Armenia’s top football teams took place.

Pyunik, the leader of the tournament, lost to Banants with the score of 2:4. This is the first defeat of Pyunik in the current championship.

Vanadzor’s FC Lori won Ararat team with the score of 1:0. It scored 10 points and went ahead of Pyunik. Banants is in the 3rd place with 7 points.

Next, the 7th round of the championship will take place on September 1.

Asbarez: Israeli Drone Maker, Said to Have Bombed Artsakh Targets, Faces Charges

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Launching an Orbiter 1 drone

Top officials of the Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd, an Israeli arms manufacturer, on Wednesday were summoned to a hearing by Israel’s State Attorney’s office, which said it intends to indict the company for allegedly using an armed kamikaze drone against Artsakh targets last year under orders from Baku during a live demonstration of its product, the Orbiter 1K model UAV.

According to The Times of Israel, Wednesday’s announcement comes after a nearly year-long joint investigation of the Israel Police’s Unit of International Crime Investigations, the Defense Ministry’s investigation unit and the State Attorney’s Office into Aeronautics’s conduct.

A statement announcing the subpoenas said the members of the company are suspected of fraud as well as other violations of the Defense Export Control Law, which protects against unauthorized exports of defense intelligence and equipment.

The Artsakh Army said that Azerbaijan used a suicide drone to attack its positions in northeastern Artsakh around July 7, 2017. According to Colonel Armen Gyozalian of the Artsakh Army, two soldiers were injured during that attack.

Official Baku has boasted its reported purchase of $5 billion in arms from Israel, which were used on Artsakh targets during the April 2016 war, when a Harop aircraft, manufactured by the Israel Aerospace Industries, hit a bus and killed seven Armenians on board.

Among those from Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd summoned to appear before the State Attorney’s Office’s Economics Division are the company’s CEO Amos Matan, deputy CEO Meir Rizmovitch, development director Haim Hivashar and marketing director David Goldin.

Artsakh forces downed an Israeli made drone during the April 2016 War

Aeronautics released a statement responding to the hearing summonses, saying: “We are convinced that after we first present our position at the hearing, the State Prosecutor’s Office will reach an informed decision that there is no reason to put the company or any of its officers in court and will order the case closed.”

After Israel’s Defense Ministry’s Defense Export Controls Agency halted Aeronautics’ export license  for its Orbiter 1K model UAV, an investigation into the company was launched, with a gag order placed on the details of the probe.

Aeronautics was poised to make a $20 million deal over the next two years with Azerbaijan.

According to The Times of Israel such a test would be illegal under Israeli law, as it would require a seldom-granted permit to carry out demonstrations against real targets. In this case, Aeronautics Defense Systems would be even less likely to receive such a permit, as Israel does not consider Armenia to be an enemy state.

168: Armenian President expects from all political forces to be guided by understanding of national security

Elizabeth Jabejian
| 10:03 | August 28 2018
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The press service of the President of Armenia has answered to the remarks of a number news outlets which referred to the assessments of the President to the existing political situation in the country.

“President Armen Sarkissian always follows and keeps in focus the processing going on in the country. Assessing vital the necessity for all the government branches to act in the framework of the Constitution and the powers it grants them and to display respect to each other, the President of the Republic expects from all the political forces to be guided by the understanding of national security of our country and the sustainable and stable development priorities. National interest, the country’s security and the respect towards the rights of a person and a citizen are a priority for all of us.

The President of the Republic welcomes the meeting of the PM and the Speaker of the National Assembly, positively assessing the agreements reached during the meeting. The President hopes positive results will be achieved soon.

The President of the Republic reaffirms his position that the best way to solve issues is through dialogue and negotiations, given that the sides respect the agreements by consistently taking actions to fulfill those agreements and taking lessons and recording achievements during the process. This should be made the main culture characterizing our political relations”.

Calendar of Events – 08/23/2018

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What:           Help Armenia Face the Challenges of Alzheimer's Conference
When:           Oct 26 2018 9am
Where:          Yerevan State Medical University
                Koryun St 2, Yerevan Armenian
Misc:           Registration: 9am - 10am | Conference: 10am - 4pm
                As Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia become an increased
                concern, we are taking steps to help Armenia face them. Mark
                your calendars for this very important conference and help
                raise the level of care through awareness and education.
                Speakers include:
                Professor Mikhayil Aghajanov, MD, Chairman of Biochemistry,
                Yerevan State Medical University
                Topic: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
                Professor Hovhannes M. Manvelyan, MD, Ph.D.
                Chair of Neurology Department, YSMU
                Topic: The Problem of Dementia in Armenia
                Dr. Jane L. Mahakian, Ph.D. President, Alzheimer's Care Armenia
                Topic: Memory Loss: What's Normal and What's Not
                Victor Mazmanian
                Senior Director of Faith Outreach, Silverado Mind Heart Soul 
Ministry
                Topic: Caregiving and Hope
Online Contact: [email protected]
Tel:            Dr. Jane Mahakian (949) 212-4105
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What:           "Toward Sis with an Eyewitness View"
                a lecture is given by Bishop Torkom Donoyan
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