Author: Emil Lazarian

The Messenger, Georgia
Aug 22 2005
Meetings in Crimea, grumbling in Russia
By Christina Tashkevich
Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko,
Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus, Polish President Aleksander
Kwasniewski,
and President Mikheil Saakashvili
Despite the little information and no official agreements
from an informal meeting of the presidents of Georgia,
Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland on Friday to discuss
the initiative of a new regional coalition, Russian political
commentators quickly labeled their meeting in Crimea
as an anti-Russian step.
The presidents gathered on Thursday, August 18, for the celebration
of the 80th anniversary of the children’s camp Artek. Donning
neckerchiefs and casual clothes, the presidents dined at the camp’s
canteen and played games with children. On Friday, they met at
Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko’s Crimea residence for informal
talks.
On Thursday Yushchenko met with the presidents of Poland and
Lithuania and held a group meeting when President Saakashvili arrived
later in the day. Topics discussed included the creation of a new
regional alliance and the situation in Belarus.
Last Friday Saakashvili and Yushchenko announced their intention to
create an alliance uniting democracies of Baltic, Black and Caspian
Sea countries called the Community of Democratic Choice.
Saakashvili, who returned to Georgia early Saturday, has yet to
comment on the meeting and left soon after arriving in Georgia to
meet with Armenian President Robert Kocharaian at Lake Sevan.
According to leading Russian political scientists the meeting of the
leaders in Crimea was a demonstration that Presidents Saakashvili and
Yushchenko are following a pro-Western policy and wish to separate
from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
The director of private Institute of CIS Countries, Konstantin
Zatulin, told Interfax Friday, “They want to be liked by the West and
demonstrate first of all to Russia that they left the borders of the
CIS.”
“Their goal is to receive [money] transfers from the U.S.A. and EU
to use them in the interests of
asserting power and personal enrichment”
He stated that Russia should not make any concessions to these
countries in the future such as speeding up the process of the
withdrawal of Russian bases from Georgia.
The president of ‘Politics’ foundation Viacheslav Nikonov agreed that
the meeting in Crimea was a step of Georgia and Ukraine in founding
an anti-Russian coalition. “Such an alliance can lead to the
isolation of Russia from its largest trade partner – the EU,” he told
Interfax.
The Director of Russian Institute of Political Studies Sergey Markov
believes that the United States will be more interested in the
‘Democratic Choice’ project than Western Europe.
“Their goal is to receive [money] transfers from the U.S.A. and EU to
use them in the interests of asserting power and personal
enrichment,” he told Russian media.
A column in Kommersant by Natalia Gevorkian was critical of Russia
for making others fear it. “President Putin was able to achieve his
‘high goal’ – people are scared of Russia. But it is not fear of a
dangerous and strong adversary. It is fear of a weak and inferiority
complex overridden,” she writes, adding:
“The new politicians in neighboring countries do not want to lie
under Moscow anymore. They want to change the situation. Moscow still
would have to sell its natural resources, but its market might shrink
if the neighbors, and Europe as well, have more choices. All roads to
the West would lead through this corridor, which was discussed in the
Artek summit.”
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Boris Tarasiuk commented on Thursday that
this new alliance would not be, however, an “alternative for the CIS”
and is currently only a concept.
However, Tarasiuk is not surprised that CIS countries have tried to
find other organizations during the last 14 years as the
effectiveness of CIS was low. “Not Ukraine and Georgia caused the
crisis within CIS, but the inability to respond to key issues which
concern the CIS countries,” he said at a briefing in Kiev.
After Presidents Saakashvili and Yushchenko announced the alliance
idea in the Borjomi Declaration on Friday, August 12, President of
Lithuania Valdas Adamkus was the first to respond and welcomed the
creation of a coalition of Baltic-Black Sea region countries.
In a statement on his official web site Adamkus addressed Saakashvili
and Yushchenko saying, “Cooperation of countries of the region has a
large prospects.”
He said the initiative would be “a strong stimulus to demolishing
separating lines in this region, settle out-of-date conflicts, block
the way to violations of human rights and open opportunities to new
era of democracy, safety, stability and long-term peace.”
The president of Lithuania hoped that the leaders of other Baltic
states would support the initiative as well.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

L’Humanite, France
20 août 2005
Trois questions a Naif Alibeyoglu, maire de Kars
Entretien realise par E. D. et A. P.
” Nous ne voulons plus etre le trou noir de la Turquie “, declare
l’homme d’affaires devenu le premier magistrat de la ville.
Correspondance particulière.
La cinquantaine debonnaire, Naif Alibeyoglu, l’enfant du pays devenu
homme d’affaires, tient les renes de la mairie de Kars depuis six
ans. Kurde par sa mère, elu sous la bannière de l’AKP, cet ancien
etudiant marxiste est un pragmatique qui affiche une energie
farouche, determine a sortir sa – region de l’ornière de la pauvrete.
Quels sont vos objectifs en tant que maire de Kars ?
Naif Alibeyoglu. J’ai deux objectifs : la reouverture de la frontière
avec l’Armenie, vitale pour la vie economique de la region, et
l’approfondissement des liens avec l’UE. Avec une attention toute
particulière pour l’Europe ! Bien evidemment, je veux developper le
commerce avec le Caucase, mais ma priorite c’est l’adhesion a l’UE.
Elle est comme une boussole pour nous, une voie vers le progrès. Si
on n’avait pas cet objectif, le pays serait livre soit a
l’imperialisme americain, soit au terrorisme et aux islamistes
radicaux.
Precisement, l’integration a l’UE ne passe-t-elle pas par la
reconciliation turco-armenienne ?
Naif Alibeyoglu. Peut-etre. Mais je suis sûr que, via le dialogue,
cette reconciliation se fera. Je ne suis pas historien, mais maire.
Et ce dont nos deux pays ont besoin, c’est de – recommencer a
commercer normalement. Certes, les resistances politiques a cette
reouverture sont encore nombreuses. Rien que l’an dernier, lors du
festival culturel de notre ville, j’ai tente de jumeler Kars avec
Gumri, situee en Armenie. Mais Ankara s’y est oppose. – Cependant, je
reste optimiste.
Sur quelles forces vives peut s’appuyer la ville pour asseoir son
developpement ?
Naif Alibeyoglu. D’une part sur les activites traditionnelles, au –
premier rang desquelles l’elevage, a condition que nous ayons les
moyens de moderniser notre production. Nous venons ainsi de mettre en
place un reseau de 16 fermes pilotes, que nous voudrions integrer
dans un processus agro-industriel. Grâce a differentes cooperations,
comme celle engagee avec le ministère de l’Agriculture francais, nous
comptons sur ce projet pour redynamiser le tissu economique de la
region.
D’autre part, nous pouvons compter sur les hommes et les femmes de la
region, et notamment la jeunesse. Kars est dotee depuis une dizaine
d’annees d’une universite. Encore jeune certes, mais enfin, la ville
recommence a attirer un peu de monde. Peu a peu. Et ces futurs
diplômes, s’ils restent, nous permettront de ne plus etre le trou
noir de la Turquie.
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Al-Jazeerah.Info, GA (USA)
Aug 20 2005
When are foreign troops overstaying their welcome?
By Ben Tanosborn
Al-Jazeerah, August 20, 2005
Almost always, to be sure! Anytime~E anywhere!
First of all, nations, or at least the people that populate those
nations, never extend welcomes to foreign troops. Their leaders do.
And those leaders, more often than not, represent their own personal
interests, or those of the groups they front.
That thought applies to the supposedly ~Sfriendly~T military guests~E
but what about the others, the uninvited foreign troops? Call them by
whatever preferred name you wish: invaders, liberators, mercenaries,
occupiers~E
Unbidden guests are often welcomest, said Shakespeare, when they are
gone. That~Rs something most of us can assent to personally~E and we
suspect such dictum also applies in affairs-of-state.
After 9/11, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan could not very well deny
support to the US when asked. Even Russia had to look the other way
as the US mustered more than a casual presence in those nations~R
military bases, instead of just temporary access for the initial
campaign in Afghanistan. Needless to say, after combat is out of the
way, there is always the ~Sstability~T issue. And so, American troops
are likely to remain there for a while~E for it is in the nature of
foreign troops, by their presence, to create or aggravate
instability. It~Rs a safe bet to predict that stability will never be
reached in Afghanistan or in Iraq~E not while American troops are
stationed there.
There is little question that the current joint military exercises by
Russia and China, ~SPeace Mission 2005,~T are but a marketing
opportunity for Russia to show China its military wares, particularly
the Tu-95 strategic and the Tu-22M long-range bombers, both capable
of carrying nuclear-tipped cruise missiles. Both the Pentagon and the
State Department would be blind not to see a commonality of interests
by these two nations to keep Central Asia free from America
influence~E certainly free from American dominance. Unlikely
bedfellows can emerge to counter dominance by the only existing
military superpower. And the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is
just that start.
Recently, I was the subject of an interview by an Azerbaijani news
agency, chosen perhaps because of my writings on a geographical area
seldom touched by the press in the West, not since the cease of
hostilities in the 90~Rs between Armenians and Azeris on the issue of
Nagorno-Karabakh.
Half of the questions were de rigueur with an economic flavor-
dealing specifically with the ~Soil factor~T and the economic
development of Azerbaijan from the revenues to be obtained from the
BTC pipeline. The other half had as its theme how America~Rs
influence, or dominance, in the region would affect them
(Azerbaijanis).
Representative questions of the latter were:
How did I judge President Bush~Rs call for support of democratic
processes in Southern Caucasus and Central Asia during his speech in
Tbilisi, Georgia? Will US~R desire to see current post Soviet regimes
replaced by more democratic ones cause tension with Russia ~Swhich
supports present regimes~T? Would I consider the current regime in
Azerbaijan to be democratic? How realistic would be for Russia to
have a ~Svelvet revolution~T? Is Iran~Rs fate going to be like Iraq~Rs?
And, if so, Is the US likely to use Azerbaijan for any military
intervention in Iran?
American history evidences US~R propensity to exercise gunboat
diplomacy at requested or unbidden invitations, often involving
friendly dictators. [Their undemocratic ways somehow seemed less
repugnant when some American interests were to be well served by
their help.] But, although we associate that behavior with US
incursions in Latin America, we must not lose sight of the fact that
in this new century, and given the magna carta of neocon aspirations,
a new-age diplomacy must be installed~E one that operates in the
context that the United States is the one and only superpower. We are
way past the Monroe Doctrine, or the cold war with the Soviet Union.
An American mom, Cindy Sheehan, together with other moms throughout
the US, may be expressing their sentiments, asserting that the Bush
administration erred by invading Iraq, and insisting the US pulls its
troops out of that country; this, while leaders in Washington,
Republicans and Democrats, rationalize that since we are already
there, we must act as if a welcome mat had been extended for us. But
in truth, Americans will never get a true pulse of the situation
until they begin to comprehend and accept that moms come in a variety
of shades and nationalities, and that includes Iraqi moms.
American troops have overstayed their welcome in many locales around
the globe, specifically at this moment, in Iraq; unfortunately for
peace and reconciliation, Iraq continues to have a place of great
geopolitical significance in the neocon lexicon. It boils down to a
simple question: is ours a search for peace, or one of world
dominance? Answering that question will confront us with the truth,
and do away with the continuing political hypocrisy espoused by the
White House and~E yes, Congress!
Ben Tanosborn,
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Civil Georgia, Georgia
Aug 20 2005
New Chief of Public TV Speaks of Priorities
Kintsurashvili vows to secure independent
editorial policy of the Public TV.
Tamar Kintsurashvili was elected for a six-year term by the Board
as the Director-General of the Public Broadcasting on August 19.
Appointment of the General Director is a crucial step in establishing
first-ever politically independent, publicly funded broadcaster.
Tamar Kintsurashvili of non-governmental human rights advocacy
organization Liberty Institute was herself member of the Board, but
withdrew membership on August 13 and joined those 23 candidates who
were competing to chair the Public Broadcasting.
Kintsurashvili’s decision was regarded as controversial and most
of the participants of the competition criticized her move as
“unethical.” Opponents claimed that the competition turned into
“formality” immediately after Tamar Kintsurashvili applied to run for
the position. But the new Director-General of the Public Broadcasting
downplays criticism and says that the law did not prohibit her to
participate in the competition.
This was the second competition, as in July the nine-member Board of
the Public Broadcasting declined all the sixteen candidates, citing
contenders’ lack of experience in media management.
Kintsurashvili, 35, worked for the newspaper Droni in 1993-2000 and
served as deputy editor-in-chief. She was a PR manager at the beer
producing company Castel-Georgia in 2001. Since 2001 Kintsurashvili
has led media programs at the Liberty Institute, where as she said,
gained a huge experience in working over the media legislation. Law
on Public Broadcasting was developed by the Liberty Institute.
In an interview with Civil Georgia on August 20, Kintsurashvili
outlined her policy priorities which she plans to carry. She said
that creation of the Public Broadcasting, which will be “a bearer of
the democratic and civil society values” and provider of genuinely
unbiased news and information will be her top priority.
“Strengthening of the news service is of crucial importance. Public
television should at first gain public confidence and it will happen
only after providing unbiased, balanced and genuinely objective
information and news to the society. So at the first stage I plan
to make a major focus on the news service. Only on the next stages
it will be possible to think about other services and programs,”
Kintsurashvili said.
She said that securing independent editorial policy will be crucial
in this regard. “I think that lack of independent editorial policy
is a major problem of the Georgian median organization. Although
legislation is perfect in this respect, but unfortunately this is
not realized in the practice,” Kintsurashvili said.
She thinks that distribution of duties and responsibilities to a
lower managerial level will foster independence of the editorial
policy. “We should delegate certain level of decision-making to
the lower level managers. But it will require highly professional
managers and producers, that is why we should re-train existing staff
in accordance to the international standards,” Kintsurashvili said.
The new Director-General believes that the Public Television has an
advantage and unlike the private television stations, which currently
dominate the Georgian media market (Rustavi 2, Imedi TV, Mze TV)
Public Broadcasting will have more opportunity to establish editorial
independence, as “it is not owned by a tycoon.”
“While private televisions are financed chiefly by tycoons who have
personal interests, the Public TV has a guaranteed financing, currently
up to 17 million Lari [USD 9,4 million]. This is an advantage which
should be utilized,” Kintsurashvili said.
She said that there is “absolute mess” in the issues related with
the television’s finances and property.
“We should immediately carry out inventory of property. It is
impossible now to find out what kind of property the television owns.
According to the documentations quite a large amount of money has
been spent in recent years for upgrading the television’s equipment.
But the reality is that the TV still urgently needs technical upgrade
and no one knows where the money has went,” Kintsurashvili said.
In her brief concept over development of the Public Broadcasting
submitted to the Board for consideration, there is a separate
chapter regarding the role of the public television in the process
of integration of ethnic and religious minorities.
“It is a long-term plan, but I think of creation of local regional
public broadcastings in those regions, which are predominately
populated by ethnic minorities, for example Public Broadcasting in
Samtskhe-Javakheti [Armenian-populated region], Public Broadcasting in
Shida Kartli [Azerbaijani-populated region] and of course these local
regional televisions will operate under the aegis of the Georgian
Public Broadcasting,” Kintsurashvili said.
She says that the covering of upcoming MP by-elections in Georgia’s
five single-mandate constituencies “will be kind of first test” for
her and the Public Broadcasting. “But less than two months remain
before these elections – it is a short period of time = so I can not
guarantee that we will pass this test perfectly,” she added.
Kintsurashvili will take over the office on August 22. She says that
“the public television should become a flagship in the Georgian media
space,” adding that she will immediately quit if fails to implement
her plans.

Today.az, Azerbaijan
Aug 19 2005
Gyultekin Hadjiyeva: “I do not believe global changes to be
introduced in report of international crisis group”
19 August 2005 [11:13] – Today.Az
“The report of the International Crisis Group (ICG) was actually
far from the reality, therefore I am not sure, the document will be
entirely unbiased”.
Deputy Gyultakin Hadjiyeva told Trend about it.
The International Crisis Group will prepare two reports on the
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and disseminate them in September. Some
recommendations are included in the reports, reflecting the situation
in Azerbaijan and Armenia. A workshop, dedicated to the discussion of
this report took place in Tbilisi. At the closed door event, where
along with the International Crisis Group experts, representatives
of Azerbaijan and Armenia also took part, preliminary standpoints on
the report’s essence and details became known.
Hadjiyeva, involved in the workshop as the expert from Azerbaijan,
said, partial position was demonstrated on the Nagorno-Karabakh
issue. Biased attitude to the conflict and attempts to solve it
beyond the frames of the international law and regulations caused
the concern of the Azerbaijani side. Therefore, the deputy said
she adheres to the same opinion of the report to be made public in
September, as before. “Certainly, one should not voice the opinion
before the report is issued. However, I do not think, global
changes have been introduced in this document. Probably, changes,
supplements of a technical character. Perhaps, also, for the period
passed after the workshop in Tbilisi the ICG will study the situation
related to Karabakh deeper and will come to the unbiased, impartial
position in regard of the conflict. However, taking into account the
reality, existing up to now, personally I do not believe there will
be serious changes in favour of Azerbaijan, i.e. in accordance with
the international law.”, Hadjiyeva said.
The deputy noted, although she does not know about the reaction of
the government of Azerbaijan in regard of the report, to be made
public in September, she will declare a protest on her own behalf.
The vice president of the International Crisis Group Alain Deletroz
will arrive in Baku on 8-9 September. He is expected to submit a
report, developed by the Organization and about 20 recommendations
to the government of Azerbaijan.
The International Crisis Group studies existing and potential
conflict hotbeds and make its forecasts monthly for solution of
various conflicts.
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PRESS RELEASE
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Contact: V.Rev.Fr. Krikor Chiftjian, Communications Officer
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
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Antelias-Lebanon
Armenian version:
HIS HOLINESS HONORS LEBANESE-ARMENIAN INTELLECTUALS
BEBO SIMONIAN AND JIRAYR TANIELIAN
His Holiness Aram I awarded the “Mesrob Masdots” Medal of Honor to
Lebanese-Armenian intellectuals Bebo Simonian and Jirayr Tanielian
during a special ceremony outside the St. Asdvadzadzine Monastery in
Bikfaya on August 16.
Members of the Cilician Brotherhood, the Primate of the Diocese
of Lebanon and representatives of the Central Executive Council,
Rev. Soghomon Kilaghbian, Armenian MPs, the Ambassador of Armenia to
Lebanon, Arek Hovhannisian, the intellectuals participating in the
Armenia-Diaspora conference and representatives from cultural and
educational organizations attended the ceremony.
The opening remarks were delivered by the Chancellor of the
Catholicosate, Mr. Khatchig Dedeian, who pointed out that the ceremony
is an obligation towards two prominent intellectuals, well known for
the work they have carried out in the Armenian Community.
Aharon Shkeherdemian talked about the efficacy of Bebo Simonian,
presenting him as a teacher, pedagogue, writer, poet, editor and an
ideological man.
“However we look at Bebo Simonian’s work, he will appear before us as a
man of culture and a legitimate intellectual. He belongs to the class
of intellectuals who suffers with the conflicts of Armenians and the
world. He does not yield against social and human unjustness,” he said.
Garo Hovhannesian talked about Jirayr Tanielian the individual,
writer, teacher, principle and the dedicated servant to his nation,
who “infected” society with his hard work.
“Jirayr Tanielian has no money to distribute, even though throughout
out his career has helped out a lot of students in paying their
fees. However, he has given extensively intellectually and spiritually
speaking. He has given from his heart, he has given from his soul
and this makes what he has given very valuable and deeply humane,”
said Hovhannesian.
Irma Dedeian recited poems by Vahan Tekeian (Hashvehartar) and Taniel
Varoujan (Sermanogh).
His Holiness Aram I expressed his respect and love for the two
intellectuals, highlighting their sense of dedication, which allowed
them to consider the interests of the nation as being more important
than personal gains.
His Holiness assured that the important role played by the two
intellectuals, especially in providing Armenian education to the new
generations was undeniable. The Catholicos based his praise for the
two intellectuals on three main arguments:
– The Catholicosate of Cilicia values quality and values, words,
the reflection of which can be seen in the lives of Bebo and Jirayr.
– The Catholicosate praises all worthy Armenians without
discrimination. A human being’s worth is measured against his
contribution to his nation’s collective interests.
– The Catholicosate praises not only those who make financial
contributions, but also those who give from their intellect and
souls. Those who give money, give something they own. But those who
give from their intellect or their soul give from themselves.
“Bebo and Simon worked for others; Two people, who not only wrote,
spoke, read, but also taught, formed, established their viewpoints
and approaches and derived their impetus from our nation’s conflicts
and interests,” said His Holiness.
His Holiness’ Encyclicals were then read out and the Pontiff decorated
the two intellectuals with the “Mesrob Mashdots” Medals. The two
intellectuals expressed their gratitude to His Holiness Aram I and
the attendants.
The congratulatory note of the Zaven Yegavian, director of the Armenian
Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, and
Asdghig Tchamkerten were also read out.
The ceremony ended with “Cilicia” and “Mer Hairenik”.
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The Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia is one of the two Catholicosates
of the Armenian Orthodox Church. For detailed information about the
history and the mission of the Cilician Catholicosate, you may refer
to the web page of the Catholicosate, The
Cilician Catholicosate, the administrative center of the church is
located in Antelias, Lebanon.

Jan Hanekroot Trophy
By Marc Stroo
Korfball World, Netherlands
Aug 19 2005
In its recent meeting the council of the International Korfball
Federation (IKF) decided to name the trophy for the new event European
Bowl after the recently deceased korfball promotor Jan Hanekroot.
The European Bowl is a new IKF event being used as a qualification
event for the European senior champions 2006 to be held in Hungary
and the World championships 2007 to be held in the Czech capital
Prague. The inaugural edition will take place in Terrassa (Spain)
from 27 to 30 October 2005. Participating countries will be Armenia,
Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia and Catalunya representing Spain.
Naming the trophy of this new event after Hanekroot is a recognition
for his contribution to the international growth of korfball. Being
one of the IKF’s longest serving development officers, his untimely
death in February 2005 was a shock to many korfball people world
wide. The IKF decided to associate the event primarily to young
korfball countries with Hanekroot’s name since he was also involved
in the development in new korfball countries. Still he will be mostly
connected to the UK. Hanekroot was aspecially loved because of his
quiet attitude and great drive to help korfballers from all ranks
and countries.

Armenian foreign minister, US Democratic Party chairman discuss ties
Mediamax news agency
19 Aug 05
Yerevan, 19 August: Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan met
Howard Dean, chairman of the National Committee of the Democratic
Party of the USA, in Yerevan today.
The meeting pointed out that the deepening of Armenian-US relations in
all spheres is one of the important conditions for Armenia’s economic
development and for maintaining regional stability, the press service
of the Armenian Foreign Ministry told Mediamax today.
Dean said that the achievement of peace and welfare in the South
Caucasus is still a priority for the USA. The sides also discussed
the regional situation, including Armenian-Turkish relations.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Ethnically-Armenian Bush attacker pledges to escape
Assa-Irada, Azerbaijan
Aug 19 2005
Baku, August 18, AssA-Irada — Ethnically-Armenian individual accused
of an assassination attempt on US President George Bush and murder
of a police officer has said he will try to escape from the hospital
where he is kept, Georgian media quoted the country’s interior ministry
as saying.
While in hospital, Vladimir Arutyunian has repeatedly attempted to
hurt himself. A special video camera has been installed at Arutunian’s
cell to oversee his actions.
Arutyunian was detained in Tbilisi, Georgia on July 21. The 27-year
old individual faces several charges, including an attempt to commit
a terror act, murder, illegal possession and use of weapons.
Arutyunian admitted that on May 10, immediately after his arrest,
he threw a hand grenade to the rostrum where President Bush and his
Georgian counterpart Mikhail Saakashvili stood. He added that he would
‘continue attempts’ on Bush’s life ‘if he had a chance’.*

“NOYAN” PRODUCER OF NATURAL JUICES INCREASES ITS EXPORT TO 52% – 574,000 LITERS
YEREVAN, AUGUST 16. ARMINFO. In the first half of 2005, the enterprise
producing natural juices “Noyan” manufactured and sold 1.103 mln
liters of fruit juices as against 1.101 mln liters in the same period
of 2004. Production Director, Chief Engineer of the plant Vagharshak
Grigoryan informed ARMINFO.
He said that in the period under review, 78,000 liters of tomato
juice were produced as against 56,700 liters in the same period of
2004. Besides, this year the enterprise produced 5.9 thous. liters
of milk. Taking into account his personal observations, Grigoryan
said the production “Noyan” occupies 40% of the local market of
natural juices. He also stated that in the first half of 2005 52%
of the production of fruit and tomato juices “Noyan” were exported to
the USA and Russia, which is 574,000 liters. Meanwhile, in the same
period of 2004 this indicator was 51%. Besides, 35% of exports is the
share of Russia. In particular, the production was exported to Moscow,
Siberia, Ural and Sverdlovsk region.
Vagharshak Grigoryan said 100% natural juices “Noyan” are manufactured
on the local raw materials. Thus, sea buckhorn is purchased from
Gegharkunik region, apricots and peaches in Armavir and Ararat regions,
sweet cherries and apples in Garni and in Vopkhchaberd, pomegranate in
NKR and Meghri. Meanwhile, exotic fruits: grapefruit, mango, orange,
blackberry and pineapple, are brought from, Holland, Israel and India.
Grigoryan said the production “Noyan” was presented at various
international exhibitions and won gold, silver and bronze medals.
Thus, in 2005 at an international exhibition “ProdExpo” in Moscow,
juices and jams “Noyan” won gold medal for high quality. In 2004 at an
exhibition “ArmProdExpo” “Noyan” juices won gold medal. The same year,
“Noyan” production received a certificate of tyhe international quality
mark ISO-9001. In 2003, at expositions World Food and Inter Food,
“Noyan” won gold medal again.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress