Author: Emma Nadirian

UN General Assembly 74th Session to open September 17

Emma Nadirian

UN General Assembly 74th Session to open September 17

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YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS. The 74th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 74) will open on Tuesday 17 September 2019. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 24 September 2019. The Prime Minister of Armenia will also participate.

The President-Elect of the 74th session is H.E. Mr. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, of Nigeria, was elected on 4 June 2019. Professor Tijjani Muhammad-Bande has had an outstanding career as a scholar and diplomat. As Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, he worked with colleagues from all regions of the world to achieve common objectives. He served as the Vice-President of the General Assembly during the 71st session.

This year, in addition to the general debate, world leaders will participate in five summits or high-level meetings to boost action on climate change and accelerate progress on sustainable development, aimed at securing healthy, peaceful and prosperous lives for all.

The high-level week (23 – 27 September) provides a unique opportunity to demonstrate the value of multilateralism and highlight increased ambition and accelerated action on UN priorities, under the tagline “Action for People and Planet: 1 Week – 5 Summits – 17 Goals.

Climate Action Summit 2019 (23 September)

The UN Secretary-General is convening a summit, under the slogan “A Race We Can Win. A Race We Must Win,” to mobilize political and economic energy at the highest levels to advance climate action for the implementation of the Paris Agreement and many of the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, ARMENPRESS was informed from the UN Office on Yerevan.

High-level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (23 September)

The first-ever High-level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage convened by the President of the General Assembly will launch new efforts to provide access for all to affordable, inclusive and resilient health systems. 

Sustainable Development Goals Summit (24 – 25 September)

The SDG Summit – the first High-level Political Forum under the auspices of the General Assembly — will allow world leaders and other stakeholders to demonstrate how they intend to accelerate action to transform our societies and economies.

High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development (26 September)

The High-Level Dialogue on Financing for Development will bring together leaders from Government, business and the financial sector to help unlock the resources and partnerships needed and accelerate progress.

High-level Review of Progress on SAMOA Pathway (27 September)

Five years after an ambitious agreement – the SAMOA Pathway — to support sustainable development in small island developing states, the High-Level Review will discuss progress on combating the devastating impact of climate change, building economic and environmental resilience, and other challenges.

Additional events in the context of the opening of UNGA 74

SDG Media Zone (21-27 September)

The SDG Media Zone will bring transformative ideas and change-making initiatives to audiences at the United Nations and around the world. During the high-level week, the SDG Media Zone will host impactful, dynamic and in-depth conversations with decision-makers, influencers and media partners – live-streamed on UN WebTV and promoted by partnering media organizations.

 Annual Treaty Event (24 – 27 September)

The annual Treaty Event is an opportunity for Member States to sign, ratify or accede to multilateral treaties deposited with the Secretary-General. It is focused on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable

Development through the multilateral treaty framework, addressing social, economic and environmental challenges, and work towards peaceful and inclusive societies and a clean planet for sustainable development.

High-level Event on the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child – CRC30 (25 September)

The high-level commemorative event will take place in the Trusteeship Council Chamber at UN HQ. The CRC30 Report on Changing Childhoods: 30 years back, 30 years ahead will be launched in November.

Seismic activity is decreasing, authorities say

Emma Nadirian

Seismic activity is decreasing, authorities say

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YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 11, ARMENPRESS. Following the September 10 evening magnitude 4,8 earthquake near the Armenia-Georgia border, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that currently all aftershocks are weaker than the first one, thus the seismic activity is decreasing.

According to authorities similar quakes are characteristic to the Javakheti Fault Zone.

The ministry said that its Seismic Protection Service continues daily monitoring and the data suggests that no abrupt seismic changes are expected.

According to preliminary information the tremors did not cause causalities or destruction in Armenian territory.

The September 10 earthquake was felt in several provinces of Armenia, including in Yerevan.

Nearly 30 aftershocks ranging from magnitude 1,8 to 3,7 were recorded afterwards.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan

Armenian PM to deliver speech at 74th session of UN General Assembly

Emma Nadirian

Armenian PM to deliver speech at 74th session of UN General Assembly

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 16:01, 6 September, 2019

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan will deliver remarks at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, Foreign minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan told reporters today, commenting on the PM’s upcoming visit to the US.

“The Armenian PM will visit California, he has an agenda there. He will visit New York and will take part in the opening of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly. We are using the UN’s key platform very consistently to push forward our foreign policy agenda at the highest leadership level. The PM will deliver speech at the session. Bilateral meetings, other events and speeches are also expected”, he said.

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan will leave for the USA in September.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan




Azerbaijani press: Armenians fabricate false allegations against Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Airlines

Emma Nadirian
6 September 2019 10:34 (UTC+04:00)

Baku, Azerbaijan, Sept. 6

Trend:

The issue of arms supplies to the terrorist organizations by the US has been actively discussed by some Russian media outlets recently, in particular in one of the analytical programs of the Russia-24 TV channel.

This topic has again become the subject of discussion on the Russian television. The Azerbaijani cargo carrier Silk Way Airlines, allegedly involved in the arms supply to the terrorist organizations, was mentioned in this context.

There is no doubt that such a provocation was fabricated on the Russian television with the help of the Armenian propaganda. It is not a secret that the Armenians often spread false information about Azerbaijan through the media to promote their interests in Russia.

The topic of arms supplies to the terrorist organizations in a similar context was discussed on the Russian TV platform on the eve of the visit of Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev to Baku. I think that this was another unsuccessful attempt of the Armenian lobby, which still attempts to spoil the relations between Moscow and Baku this way.

Meanwhile, the provocative statements that are voiced on the platforms of the Russian TV channels at the suggestion of the Armenian lobby are a dangerous trend as they form a false impression among the Russian audience about Azerbaijan and the ongoing processes in Azerbaijan.

The same absurd accusation that Islamic State terrorists were allegedly fighting in the Azerbaijani armed forces was voiced in the Russian television programs (at the suggestion of the Armenian lobby) a couple of years ago.

As for the provocative statements related to the activity of Silk Way cargo carrier, I think that perhaps, this is a clear evidence of Azerbaijan’s successful transport policy, which irritates Armenia.

Apparently Yerevan is greatly concerned that the Silk Way West Airlines’ route transportation network is constantly expanding, the supplies are made to more countries and Azerbaijan’s transportation capabilities are increasing.

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Sports: 24 footballers called to play for Armenia’s U-19 team

Emma Nadirian
News.am, Armenia
Aug 30 2019

Armenia’s U-19 football team will hold a training at the Technical Center/Football Academy of the Football Federation of Armenia from September 4 to 6, reports the official website of the Football Federation of Armenia.

On September 6 at 6 p.m., the FFA Technical Center will host the friendly match between the U-19 teams of Armenia and Poland.

The team’s head coach Rafayel Nazaryan has called the following footballers to play:

Goalkeepers

Arman Nersisyan, BKMA

Harutyun Melkonyan, BKMA

Levon Karapetyan, Shirak

Defenders

Karen Muradyan, BKMA

Arshak Poghosyan, BKMA

Arman Ghazaryan, BKMA

Radik Sargsyan, BKMA

Volodya Samsonyan, BKMA

Petros Manukyan, BKMA

Artak Asatryan, BKMA

Vrezh Martirosyan, BKMA

Arsen Galstyan, FC Ararat-Armenia

Midfielders

Sergey Mkrtchyan, BKMA

Narek Aghasaryan, BKMA

Mikayel Mirzoyan, BKMA

Mamikon Dermenjyan, BKMA

Arsen Gyulambaryan, BKMA

Hayk Ghevondyan, BKMA

Narek Grigoryan, BKMA

Narek Alaverdyan, Ararat-Armenia

Forwards

Grenik Petrosyan, Pyunik

Gevorg Tarakhchyan, Urartu

Zhirayr Shaghoyan, BKMA

Arman Keshishyan, BKMA


A1+: Improvements are made in the university – Minister of Education (video)

Emma Nadirian

AUgust 8, 2019

Minister of Education Arayik Harutyunyan does not see any unhealthy moral-psychological atmosphere in the Armenian State University of Economics.

“There are normal processes in the university, the improvements are made in the university, which, of course, should raise some resistance, but if the lecturers raise specific questions, the ministry will definitely address those specific issues,” he said.

Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting, Arayik Harutyunyan said he had no information that about 200 lecturers at the university would no longer work.

“I have information that a competition has taken place for the lecturers and a new order has been set. Accordingly, the best lecturers will continue to teach. In general, we also have exaggerated systems in universities,” the minister said.

A criminal case has been initiated in the case of an attempted murder in the case of an explosion on the Yerevan-Sevan road. CC:

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In connection with the explosion on the Yerevan-Sevan highway, a criminal case was initiated in the Investigative Committee under Article 104, Part 2, Clause 6 (attempted murder in a manner dangerous to the lives of many) and Article 235, Part 1 (illegally acquiring, selling, storing, transporting or wearing) features.


According to the committee, earlier on August 2, an explosion occurred on the Yerevan-Sevan highway, near the “Artsvi” statue, as a result of which a hole of about 60 cm depth, 1.5 m width and about 5 m length appeared in the road section. Patriot Nissan and Range Rover cars were damaged as a result of the explosion.


The Range Rover belongs to former RA NA deputy Melik Manukyan (Shshi Melo).

Turkish Press: Ankara steps up for minority rights

Emma Nadirian
Hurriyet, Turkey
Ankara steps up for minority rights

By VERDA ÖZER [email protected]                     

These words were said by one of the elders of the Greek community in Turkey, First Representative of Minority Foundations Laki Vingas. The reason why he expressed these sentences is that the Presidency embraced and promoted to the world the Akdamar Church in Van, one of the most symbolic monuments of the Armenian community. Aya İrini Church, where Akdamar was promoted on Wednesday evening, smelled like “the spirit of common life” that Vingas mentioned.

Message to Armenians

The restoration of the 1,100-year-old Akdamar Church in Lake Van was actually started in 2005 under the Justice and Development Party (AKP) rule.

The church was opened in 2010, and there was a church service for the first time in 95 years. This was a key church for clergy until 1915, not only for Armenians but for the whole Christian world.

Now, the Presidential Communication Office, chaired by Professor Fahrettin Altun, is introducing Akdamar to the World. The website for “Akdamar Holy Cross Church” has been prepared not only in Turkish but also in English and Armenian languages. Moreover, this demonstration project is the first phase of an initiative to introduce all faiths, religious and cultural heritage of Turkey to the world. This first phase holds many historic firsts for Turkey. It gives critical messages to the whole world.

Historical firsts

The first of these is that the government of Turkey officially uses the concept of “Holy Cross” for the first time.

“It is very impressive and has huge symbolic importance as Turkey’s most senior office adopts and presents the church with this _expression_ and with this understanding,” Laki Vingas said. Moreover, this initiative, being done in the Christian church of Hagia Irene with Akdamar photographs taken by master photographer İzzet Keribar who is of Jewish origin, reinforces the message given. Invitations to the spiritual leader of the Armenian Patriarchate Gov. Sahak Maşalyan and Chief Rabbi of Turkey Jews Rabbi Ishak Haleva, were the manifestation of this message.

Another first is that the state has opened an official website for a church. Daily Hürriyet columnist Ertuğrul Özkök also pointed at this and asked, “Is this the first public service in Armenian by Turkey’s state?” Vingas is the one that would give the most competent answer. “The state had previously published Armenian books. However, this is the first Armenian website,” he replied.

Another issue that Vingas pointed out is that the assistance of the relevant minority in the process of renovation and opening of these monuments. In other words, with the spirit of the stakeholder. “But the Turkish people should also be the stakeholders of that monument,” he added. The positive atmosphere and awareness that it will create in the public opinion is preparing the ground for further progressive steps.

Original Turkey

The increasing importance of monuments of different faiths in its territory emphasizes the strategic value of Turkey. The fact that a Muslim-majority country preserves and presents the Ottoman heritage for the Christian and Jewish world makes the country’s unique position in the world. President Tayyip Erdoğan’s message in the invitation, which emphasizes that he will continue his efforts for “our common cultural heritage to regain its deserved value” is foreshadowing such a vision.

So let’s finish with Maşalyan’s words: “Not now, but in the past, the peak of every civilization, the highest point it reached, was measured by the glory of its temples. So people were mobilizing opportunities of their wealth, to build and equip their temples.”

Turkey also grew and will grow to the extent that it embraces the temples of all faiths in its territory. This is exactly what makes a state great.

Sports: Lincoln Red Imps lose in Armenia

Emma Nadirian
GBC, Gibraltar
Lincoln Red Imps lose in Armenia

No luck for Lincoln in the Europa League; the Red Imps have lost 2-0 in the first leg of their second round match against Ararat Armenia. The Armenian champions took a lead through Kobyalko, with the Russian striker gifted a goal just after the half hour mark. Alphonse would double the home side’s lead just before the break, Soler getting caught out in no man’s land as Lincoln’s latest signing and Gibraltar number 1, Kyle Goldwin looked on from the bench.

The final nail in the coffin was Marcos Perez’s straight red less than 5 minutes after the restart for a rash, last-ditch tackle, and although Lincoln didn’t concede again, they’ll have their work cut out for them in next Tuesday’s second leg tie at the Victoria Stadium. Final score, Ararat 2, Lincoln 0.