Author: Garnik Tadevosian

Armenia’s Pashinyan: We plan to deepen economic, political relations with Iran

Garnik Tadevosian
News.am, Armenia
Dec 22 2018
Armenia’s Pashinyan: We plan to deepen economic, political relations with Iran Armenia’s Pashinyan: We plan to deepen economic, political relations with Iran

16:36, 22.12.2018
                  

We are very much interested that investments flow, many tourists come to Armenia from Iran.

The Acting Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, on Saturday stated the aforesaid, speaking with reporters in Vanadzor.

“In general, we intend to deepen our economic and political relations with Iran; there are all the preconditions for that in Armenia,” he stressed. “We have the constructive intention, and we hope that this high backdrop will be strengthened with our high-level mutual visits.”

Artak Zeynalyan visited Nairi Hunanyan, convicted in case of terrorist attack on October 27, 1999

Garnik Tadevosian
Arminfo, Armenia
Dec 17 2018

ArmInfo. Aceing Minister of Justice of Armenia Artak Zeynalyan visited Nairi Hunanyan in the penitentiary institution, convicted in the case of the terrorist act  in the Armenian parliament on October 27, 1999. Zeynalyan told this  to the journalists on December 17th.

According to him, he was interested in the state of Hunanyan. “I do  not want to disclose details, but I can only say that I advised him  to go in for sports more,” said Zeynalyan.

To note, on October 27, 1999, a group of persons led by Nairi  Hunanyan, burst into parliament, shot Prime Minister of Armenia  Vazgen Sargsyan, Speaker of the National Assembly Karen Demirchyan,  Deputy Speakers Yuri Bakhshyan and Ruben Miroyan, Minister of  Operational Affairs Leonard Petrosyan and MPs Armenak Armenakyan,  Mikael Kotanyan and Henrik Abrahamyan. The terrorist group included  former journalist Nairi Hunanyan, his brother Karen Hunanyan, their  uncle Vram Galstyan, as well as Derenik Bedzhanyan and Ashot  Knyazyan. Their trial began on February 15, 2001 and lasted for three  years.

Neither the preliminary investigation, nor the proceedings in court  allowed to give a final answer to the question of whether the  terrorists acted on their own, or someone was behind them. On  December 2, 2003, the Center-Nork-Marash Court of First Instance  sentenced the brothers Nairi and Karen Hunanyan, Edik Grigoryan, Vram  Galstian (in 2004, he died in prison, according to the official  version, committed suicide), Derenik Bedjanian and Ashot Khozyan had  to live by suicide; Hamlet Stepanyan was sentenced to 14 years in  prison (In May 2010, his body was found in his bed in the Nubarashen  penal institution). All seven were found guilty of treason and  terrorism. The Court of Cassation of Armenia upheld the sentence.

AGBU Congratulates Nikol Pashinyan and the New Parliament of Armenia

Garnik Tadevosian 
AGBU Press Office
55 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022-1112
Website: www.agbu.org
PRESS RELEASE
Monday, 
AGBU CONGRATULATES NIKOL PASHINYAN AND THE NEW PARLIAMENT OF ARMENIA
The Armenian General Benevolent Union congratulates Nikol Pashinyan on the 
victory of the My Step Alliance in the December 9th parliamentary elections in 
Armenia. With a clear mandate from the people and a solid coalition of 
parliamentary representatives in support of his agenda, Mr. Pashinyan has 
realized a critical phase in his movement for peaceful revolution in Armenia.
AGBU wishes Acting Prime Minister Pashinyan and the new parliament much success 
as they work together to develop solutions to longstanding challenges while 
creating the conditions for the Armenian people to reach their highest 
potentials. 
AGBU will continue to keep abreast of political, social and economic 
developments in the country in terms of their potential impact on the people. 
AGBU, in line with its mission, looks forward to support the next government in 
serving the interest of the Armenian nation through our programs and projects 
in education, humanitarian services, socio-economic development and culture.  
The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) is the world's largest non-profit 
organization devoted to upholding the Armenian heritage through educational, 
cultural and humanitarian programs. Each year, AGBU is committed to making a 
difference in the lives of 500,000 people across Armenia, Artsakh and the 
Armenian diaspora.  Since 1906, AGBU has remained true to one overarching goal: 
to create a foundation for the prosperity of all Armenians. To learn more visit 
www.agbu.org.

ANCC Statement Regarding International Human Rights Day and the Genocide Convention Adoption Day / Déclaration du CNAC à l’occasion de la Journée internationale des droits de l’homme et de la l’anniversaire d’adoption de la Convention sur le génocide

Garnik Tadevosian

Armenian
National Committee of Canada

Comité
National Arménien du Canada

 

Tel./Tél. (613) 235-2622

E-mail/Courriel:[email protected]

www.anccanada.org

 

-PRESS RELEASE-

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

December 9, 2018                                                                           Contact:
Sevag Belian (613) 235-2622

 

 

ANCC Statement Regarding International Human Rights Day and the Genocide Convention Adoption Day

 

Today, the Armenian National
Committee of Canada (ANCC) is honouring the International Human Rights Day and
the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Convention on
Genocide.

 

“As we celebrate International
Human Rights Day and mark the 70th anniversary of the adoption
of the UN Convention on Genocide, we recommit ourselves to continue fighting
against injustice, wherever it may be and to whomever it may target,” said
Shahen Mirakian, President of the ANCC.

 

As the largest and most
influential Canadian-Armenian grassroots human rights organization, the ANCC
continues to stand resolute in its fight against hate and bigotry, while
proudly upholding human rights and justice in Canada and around the world.

 

Throughout its years of activism
and advocacy, the ANCC has collaborated extensively with partners in the
Canadian government and Parliament, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a
wide variety of cultural communities, and a diverse group of non-governmental
organizations to safeguard the values of respect, tolerance, and equality and to
raise the necessary awareness for genocide condemnation, education, remembrance,
and prevention.

 

“Armenians in Canada and around
the world have a moral duty to safeguard human rights and fight against the
crime of genocide. We welcome both Canada’s and Armenia’s strong commitment to take
action in the field of international genocide prevention efforts,” said
Mirakian.

 

“We are proud that the
representatives of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights are currently in
Armenia to participate at the Global
Forum Against the Crime of Genocide, an international conference dedicated
to combating this grave crime against humanity,” concluded Mirakian.

 

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The ANCC is the largest and the most influential Canadian-Armenian
grassroots human rights organization. Working in coordination with a network of
offices, chapters, and supporters throughout Canada and affiliated organizations
around the world, the ANCC actively advances the concerns of the Canadian-Armenian
community on a broad range of issues and works to eliminate abuses of human
rights throughout Canada and the world.

 

 

Armenian
National Committee of Canada

Comité
National Arménien du Canada

 

Tel./Tél. (613) 235-2622

E-mail/Courriel:[email protected]

www.anccanada.org

 

– Communiqué de presse–

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decembre, 2018                                                                   Contact: Sevag Belian (613) 235-2622

 

 

Déclaration du CNAC à l’occasion de la Journée
internationale des droits de l’homme et de la l’anniversaire d’adoption de la
Convention sur le génocide

 

Le Comité national arménien du Canada (CNAC)
célèbre aujourd’hui la Journée internationale des droits de l’homme et le 70ème
anniversaire de l’adoption de la Convention des Nations Unies sur le génocide.

 

« Alors que nous célébrons la Journée
internationale des droits de l’homme et marquons le 70ème anniversaire de
l’adoption de la Convention des Nations Unies sur le génocide, nous nous
engageons de nouveau à lutter contre l’injustice, partout et en tout temps », a
déclaré Shahen Mirakian, président de l’ANCC.

 

En tant qu’organisation importante et influente
de racine canado-arménienne ayant un objectif de défense des droits de la
personne, le CNAC reste résolue dans sa lutte contre la haine et le fanatisme,
tout en défendant fièrement les droits de la personne et la justice au Canada
et dans le monde.

 

Tout au long de ses années d’activisme, le CNAC
a largement collaboré avec des partenaires du gouvernement et du Parlement
canadiens, le Musée canadien pour les droits de la personne, un large éventail
de communautés culturelles et un groupe diversifié d’organisations non
gouvernementales afin de préserver les valeurs du respect, de la tolérance et de
l’égalité et de sensibiliser le public à la condamnation, à l’éducation, à la
commémoration et à la prévention du génocide.

 

« Les Arméniens du Canada et du monde entier
ont l’obligation morale de protéger les droits de l’homme et de lutter contre
le crime d génocide. Nous félicitons le Canada et l’Arménie d’avoir entrepris
un ferme engagement d’emploi des efforts internationaux de prévention du
génocide », a déclaré Mirakian.

 

« Nous sommes fiers que les représentants du
Musée canadien des droits de la personne se trouvent actuellement en Arménie
pour participer au Forum mondial contre
le crime de génocide, une conférence internationale dédiée à la lutte
contre ce crime grave contre l’humanité », a conclu M. Mirakian.

 

 

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Le CNAC est l’organisation politique
canadienne-arménienne la plus large et influente au Canada. Le CNAC s’occupe activement de représenter
le point de vue collectif arméno-canadien sur les
questions d’intérêt public, et de soutenir et promouvoir les questions
relatives aux droits de l’homme au Canada et à l’échelle internationale. Le
CNAC travaille en étroite collaboration avec ses bureaux régionaux et des
associations affiliées à travers le Canada, ainsi qu’avec d’autres organisations
arméniennes poursuivant des objectifs similaires à travers le monde. 

—
Sevag Belian – Executive Director
Armenian National Committee of Canada
T: (613) 235-2622 | C: (905) 329-8526
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Voter turnout at Armenia’s parliamentary elections stands at 24,53% as of 14:00

Garnik Tadevosian
Panorama, Armenia
Dec 9 2018

The voter turnout at Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections in Armenia is 24,53% as of 14:00, member of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) Silva Markosyan said.

According to the CEC statistics, 636 055 voters out of 2, 592 479 eligible for voting, have taken part in the polls as of the indicated time.

To remind, the voter turnout at the previous parliamentary elections in 2017 was 33,46% as of 14:00.  

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Russia’s trade representative in Armenia urges to respect presumption of innocence and refrain from premature accusations – media

Garnik Tadevosian
ARKA, Armenia
Dec 6 2018

YEREVAN, December 6. /ARKA/. Russia’s Trade Representative in Armenia Andrei Babko, commenting Armenia’s law enforcement agencies’ attention to the South Caucasus Railway CJSC and Gazprom-Armenia CJSC, urged everybody not to make such a fuss over these companies and to respect presumption of innocence, 168 Zham reported on Thursday. 

“There is a fuss, but there is no evidence,” he said. “I would like everything to take place in accordance with the law. If there is a crime, then conduct an investigation and apply to court. Only having a court decision it is possible to speak about guilt.”

Speaking about Gazprom-Armenia, he said that it is necessary to find how the natural gas price grows twice for consumers in Armenia. 

“We welcome anti-corruption measures, but everything should be done in accordance with the law,” Babko said. -0—

Armenpress: Caretaker First Deputy PM to replace Pashinyan during vacation

Garnik Tadevosian

Caretaker First Deputy PM to replace Pashinyan during vacation

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12:26, 26 November, 2018

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 26, ARMENPRESS. Caretaker First Deputy Prime Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will replace Caretaker Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan from November 26 to December 5 – the period that Pashinyan will be on a vacation for campaigning ahead of the general election.

“At the decision of the prime minister I will replace him during his vacation. I will represent Armenia at the EEU intergovernmental council,” Mirzoyan said on Facebook.

Caretaker Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan will be on an unpaid leave from November 26 to December 5, the PM’s office said earlier. 

Yesterday, Caretaker Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he will take a vacation from Monday to campaign for his Im Kayl (My Step) bloc for the upcoming general election.

Pashinyan is member of the board of Civil Contract, a party that is within the Im Kayl bloc.

“I’m taking a vacation from tomorrow to fully participate in the campaigning,” Pashinyan said on Facebook.

Im Kayl will hold campaigning events today in four Armenian towns: 11:00 in Talin (Aragatsotn Province), 13:30 in Maralik (Shirak Province), 15:00 in Artik (Shirak Province) and 17:00 in Gyumri (Shirak Province).

Armenia will vote to elect a new parliament on December 9. 

 

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan resigned on October 16 to trigger the process of disbanding the parliament.

Pashinyan took office after massive protests in April forced president-turned PM Serzh Sargsyan to resign. But Sargsyan’s Republican Party (HHK) still has most seats in the 105-seat parliament. Since taking office, Nikol Pashinyan has numerously said that the incumbent parliament doesn’t represent the people and that early elections should take place as soon as possible.

In accordance to the Constitution, when a Prime Minister resigns the parliament must elect a new PM within two weeks. Lawmakers deliberately failed to elect a new PM as a formality in order to pave the way for dissolution.

The last round took place on November 1 and the parliament was dissolved by virtue of law.

Later on the same day, President Armen Sarkissian signed an order on dissolving the parliament and calling early elections on December 9.

The parliament will function until the new parliament is elected.

The government is formally a caretaker government until a new government is formed after the election.

 

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan




Nune Sarkissian meets with Armenian community representatives in Warsaw

Garnik Tadevosian
  • 18:13 | November 26,2018 | Official
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Armenian President Armen Sarkissian’s spouse Nune Sarkissian had a meeting with the Armenian community representatives in the Armenian Embassy in Poland, the Presidential Office reports.

The meeting touched upon the Armenian-Polish relations, the deepening of the bilateral cultural ties and the prospects on implementing joint programs. In particular, the meeting participants discussed the cooperation opportunities and implementation of joint programs with the Yerevan, My Love Foundation.

The Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora relations were also discussed during the meeting.

Verelq: The NSS did not make the donation to the “Hayastan” fund at the expense of the budget. clarification

Garnik Tadevosian
  • 23.11.2018

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The contribution to the Hayastan Fund by the NSS was not made at the expense of the budget. The press center of the NSS presented an explanation about this.


“Since early this morning, news has been circulating on a number of news and social sites that the RA NSS funded the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund at the expense of the state budget. This information is not true. The money raised for the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund was collected from the personal funds of RA NSS employees, and one month’s salary of the RA NSS director’s salary was added to it.


It was reported earlier that within the framework of the “Television Marathon-2018” yesterday, the director of the National Security Service Artur Vanetsyan with his son visited the Yerevan office of the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund. He collected AMD 9,527,540 for the Foundation. In addition, he donated one month’s salary on his behalf.