Author: Jagharian Tania

ILHAM ALIYEV: THERE HAS NEVER AND COULD NOT BEEN ANY GENOCIDE OF ARMENIANS
Yerevan, July 11. ArmInfo. Armenia is educating its young generation
in the spirit of enmity, says Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan,
in an interview with the Cumhurriet.
He says Armenians make claims to Turkey “basing on lie, slander, they
try to achieve recognition of the invented ‘genocide’ by Europe. It
testifies that Armenians have taken a bellicose position. First
of all, there has been no genocide. It was they who were killing
Turks, Azerbaijanis for all times.” He brings the example of European
states that had repeatedly fought against each other, but established
relations later.
Repeating the confirmation by the newspaper’s correspondent
that “Armenians live in the past” Aliyev added “that is why they
cannot develop” (hereby he confirmed the existence of this past –
ed. ). As regards the possible recognition of Armenian Genocide by
the international community, Ilham Aliyev urged his Turkish comrades
to fight against it like they do in Azerbaijan. “It is necessary to
expose the Armenian false propaganda and inform the international
community of the reality,” he said.

A mixture up in Arturs probe
By Graham Kirwa ( Wednesday, July 12, 2006)
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, Kenya
July 11 2006
The joint parliamentary Committee probing the Armenian brothers had
a false start Tuesday when they opened the wrong container thought
to belong to the deported Arturs.
The team led by Kabete legislator Paul Muite and his Changamwe
counterpart Ramadhan Kajembe had opened a container belonging to a
Mandera businessman before the mix-up was sorted out.
The containers had wrongly been labeled by the port police as belonging
to the deported Armenians brothers.
The owners of the container however showed up and protested saying the
consignment was his. The container contained an assortment of clothes.
The committee later released the containers and asked the owners to
sort it out with the port officials.
Meanwhile two others containers believed to belonging to the Arturs
were opened and found to contain electronics.

FORMAT OF KARABAKH CONFLICT SETTLEMENT NOT TO CHANGE: CDU LEADER
Panorama.am
16:14 11/07/06
Resumption of military actions in Karabakh conflict zone will
pull the region back for 10 years, Khosrov Harutunyan, leader of
Christian-Democratic Union (CDM) told a press conference today. Based
on this awareness the co-chairs of OSCE Minsk Group will not withdraw
from talk process on Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, he said.
CDU leader said that despite of the fact that the co-chairs cannot
come up with any more possible resolutions, they have openly stated
that they are interested in peaceful settlement of the conflict based
on the principle of self-determination. In the words of Harutunyan,
the end of imagination by co-chairs means that the whole responsibility
lies with the presidents of both countries.
Speaking about the format of talks, CDU leader said it will not
change. Moreover, NKR de-facto takes part in the talk process, since
the co-chairs visit Stepanakert and make arrangements with Karabakh
leadership on specific issues. /Panorama.am/

Winnie wanted VIP deal for Arturs, inquiry told
Story by MUGUMO MUNENE and LUCAS BARASA
Publication Date: 7/11/2006
The Nation, Kenya
July 11 2006
Details of how Ms Winnie Wangui laboured to smooth the way for the
Armenian brothers just moments before they caused a commotion at the
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were laid bare before the
Kiruki Commission yesterday.
And for the first time at the commission, the issue of her identity
came up after a witness told the inquiry that Ms Wangui was known in
the office as Ms Winnie Mwai.
Ms Wangui – daughter of political activist and businesswoman Mary
Wambui – made a series of frantic calls to the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs officer stationed at the airport, asking that the brothers
and guests they were expecting be accorded VIP treatment.
And Ms Wangui was still enquiring on their well-being about half an
hour after they had clashed with Customs officers before they left
the airport.
The ministry’s protocol officer on duty on that day, Mr Paul Latoya,
told the Kiruki Commission yesterday that he had to abide by the
instructions from Ms Wangui since she was a senior foreign affairs
official at the time.
Ordinarily, Mr Latoya told the commission, the VIP treatment was
reserved for Cabinet ministers, assistant ministers, permanent
secretaries and diplomats.
Other guests may be accorded the courtesy if instructions are issued
by a senior government officer.
Once a person is termed a VIP, the protocol officer assists them
receive faster service at the Immigration and the Customs desks while
they wait at the Government VIP or Kenya Duty Free lounges.
Mr Latoya told the inquiry that Ms Wangui was known in the office as
Ms Winnie Mwai.
Her lawyer, Dr Kamau Kuria grappled with the issue after the commission
asked him to clarify whether the two names referred to the same person
once he rose to question Mr Latoya.
Commissioner Ahmed Issack asked: Dr Kuria, you are on record for
Winnie Wangui and the witness is talking about Winnie Mwai. Are they
one and the same?
Kuria: I was given this (witness) statement and I’m not responsible
for the writing of the statement.
Issack: We can assume that they are the same person basically?
Kuria: I don’t know who recorded the statement but this is the client
I have come to represent… Yes.
And when he finally turned to Mr Latoya, Dr Kuria did not challenge
the evidence that Ms Wangui had made the calls requesting for special
treatment for the Armenians.
According to Mr Latoya, Ms Wangui had always been referred to as Winnie
Mwai for the three years he has worked at the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and the tag pinned to the door of her office bore that name.
She is among the 11 government officials who were suspended shortly
after the Artur brothers and two of their associates were spirited
out of the country following a dramatic incident at JKIA.
During the incident, the brothers and their associates had engaged
Customs officers in a standoff over a demand that duty be paid for
seven closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.
The witness told the commission that the luggage belonged to “Margaryan
and Pattni.”
Yesterday Mr Latoya told the commission that Ms Wangui had called him
at least six times seeking to know whether the Artur brothers and their
guests were comfortable and whether they had been cleared to leave.
The testimony became the first to link Ms Wangui to the Armenians in
evidence at the public inquiry, which enters its 10th sitting today.
The commission has been told that the two brothers earlier on March 13,
made their way to the Government VIP lounge for a Press conference,
whose authority had been given by Kenya Airports Authority deputy
managing director Naomi Cidi.

ARMENIANS CONCERNED OVER STRENGTHENING AZERI COMMUNITY
Assa-Irada, Azerbaijan
July 6 2006
Baku, July 5, AssA-Irada
The activity of the Azerbaijani Diaspora has come to the forefront
and undoubtedly started to perturb the Armenian lobby, the chairman
of the State Committee on Work with Azerbaijanis Living Abroad,
Nazim Ibrahimov, has said.
Armenian representatives active in many countries of the world are
calling on the their community to step up its efforts, warning that
otherwise the Azerbaijani Diaspora will do away with the work it has
done over the past 100 years, Ibrahimov told reporters on Wednesday.
“Given that Armenians are indeed reacting to our efforts and come
out against them, this means we have tackled serious work. We are
making efforts of strategic importance and advancing the unity of
the Azerbaijani and Turkish Diasporas. Armenians will continue to
be concerned. But we have put forth power that cannot be countered,”
the committee chairman concluded.

ARMENIAN PRESIDENTS APPOINTS JUSTICE MINISTRY OFFICIAL
Arminfo
30 Jun 06
Yerevan, 30 June: Armenian President Robert Kocharyan has signed a
decree appointing Ashot Martirosyan as head of the criminal execution
department of the Armenian Justice Ministry, the presidential press
service has told Arminfo.

INTERVIEW WITH RUBEN SAFRASTYAN, PH.D. ON THE CAUCASUS, RUSSIA AND TURKEY
Global Politician, NY
July 4 2006
Q: The statement of Matthew Bryza, OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair
for settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh Conflict, caused numerous
comments. What do you think on the occasion?
A: Matthew Bryza’s statement is not a result of lack of experience,
as some Armenian politicians think, but an attempt of the U.S.
Administration to speed up political processes in the region. This is
a sign that the geopolitical situation in the region started changing
and the status quo, which has been sustained for 12 years tends to
change. I mean two processes: the withdrawal of the Russian troops
from Georgia and the completion of Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline
building.
The U.S. Administration takes certain steps and the future will show
how the new line will be put into operation. There are attempts
to increase pressure upon Armenia not only as regards the Nagorno
Karabakh conflict. The attempts to engage Armenia into the NATO sphere
of influence are obvious. It’s known that Georgia is aspired to the
Alliance and it seems to be accepted just to spite Russia.
Armenia’s counteraction should be adequate what can be proved by the
RAMFA’s statement on the possible demand to hold talks immediately
between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan. As for the possibility of
resumption of hostilities, Azerbaijan does not possess sufficient
advantage to start war. the military balance is still being preserved
what cannot be said of the geopolitical situation.
Q: How important is the role of Turkey in the region and can this be
bound with the weakening of Russia’s presence?
A: The role of Turkey is growing. It assumes an active role and in
case with Iran it has a good chance. The strengthening of Turkey’s
influence upon Georgia is also one of the tasks of Turkish diplomacy.
They call it “strategic cooperation” and since Georgia seeks
to join the NATO, Turkey can be a serious support. From the
geopolitical standpoint, the U.S. is interested in normalization
of relations between the two states. The same refers to the
Armenia-Turkey relations. This is one of the fundamental issues of
the American-Turkish consultations. I think normalization of relations
is more profitable for Armenia rather then for Turkey.
As for the Russian-Turkish relations, they can be characterized as
geo-strategic armistice which may result in signing of an agreement.
Presently the situation in the South Caucasus is like that of
December 1917. History proves that when Russia leaves the South
Caucasus Turkey occupies its place immediately. Now the U.S. joined
the process. Using the Iranian factor Turkey will increase influence
with the U.S. assistance. Who will replace Putin? Much depends on
this fact. If a man like him comes to power the priorities will be
preserved. If others come everything will become unclear. I do not
rule out return of oligarchs.
Q: The EU opened talks with Turkey. Unpredictable Greece and Cyprus
have raised their veto. But is there any guarantee that everything
will proceed smoothly?
A: Greece and Turkey have really raised the veto in exchange for some
concessions including Cyprus’s accession to the NATO. It’s obvious
Turkey will not allow this step since it will have to withdraw it
contingent numbering 35-40 thousand military from Northern Cyprus. I
should say that changes take place in Turkey. How much paradoxical
it may sound but the Islamist line pursued by Recep Tayyip leads the
country towards democratization. Islamists wish to limit the role of
the General Staff in the home and foreign policy. The period launched
by the young Turks and Kemal Ataturk comes to an end. The incumbent
government stands for Islam which promotes the process of European
integration. Erdogan can become Turkey’s new president and this will
mean the final end of Kemalists represented by President Ahmed Necet
Sezer. Of course there is a risk. If the positions of the military
weaken we will have to deal with unpredictable Turkey. But it’s
premature to speak of it yet.
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NKR DELEGATION MEETS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF LEGISLATIVE BODY AND KNOWN US ORGANIZATIONS IN WASHINGTON
ARKA News Agency, Armenia
July 4 2006
STEPANAKERT, July 4. /ARKA/. The Speaker of the NKR National Assembly
Ashot Gulyan and NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgy Petrosyan
held a number of meetings with representatives of the legislative
body and US known organizations in Washington.
On June 28, Gulyan and Petrosyan met with the Head of Eastern
(Clinician) Eparchy of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Arch-Bishop
Oshakan Choloyan within the framework of their working visit to USA,
the NKR Foreign Ministry reports.
During the meeting Gulyan expressed Choloyan gratitude for constant
support to Artsakh, expressing belief that warm relations developed
during many years and cooperation will have their continuation in
the future as well.
On June 29, NKR delegation met with the US Congressman, Chairman of
subcommittee on foreign assignments Jim Colby. On behalf of people
and authorities of Karabakh Gulyan and Petrosyan expressed gratitude
to the US Congress for the fidelity to principles shown in the course
of rendering assistance to the NKR.
Presenting humanitarian needs of Nagrono-Karabakh, the delegation
representatives called to go on with the support, covering newer
directions, including spheres of democracy development, strengthening
of market economy and human rights.
On June 29, the NKR delegation met with the Chairman of Marshall Legacy
Institute organization Perry Baltimore. During their conversation
sides discussed issues relating to implementation of programs on mine
clearing in Karabakh and perspectives of possible cooperation in the
humanitarian sphere.
Besides that In the Armenian Embassy in USA was held a reception in
the honor of the NKR delegation, in which took part; members of the US
Government, American and foreign diplomats, heads and representatives
of international and Armenian organization, journalists and members
of the Armenian community.
Presenting officials of Nagorno-Karabakh to gathered people, the
Ambassador of Armenia in US Tatul Margaryan pointed out achievements
of the people and authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh in years of
independence.
In his turn Gulyan, when making a speech, positively estimated results
of the delegation’s visit, assuring gathered people in adherence
of people and authorities of NKR to values of independence, freedom
and democracy.
Working visit of the delegation of Nagorno-Karabakh ended on June 30.

FLIGHT OF CRASHED A320 TO BE MODELED
By Aghavni Harutyunian
AZG Armenian Daily
04/07/2006
The French specialists are going to model the May 3 flight of the
crashed A320 airbus, Artyom Movsisian, head of RA State Civil Aviation
Department, said.
Gagik Galstian, deputy head of Flight Security Department at RA State
Civil Aviation Department, left for France for modeling activities. The
modeling will be based on the data revealed after decoding the black
boxes of the crashed airbus. The records of the block boxes will help
fully imitate the duration of the flight.

“ECHO”: “CERTAINLY, WITHDRAWAL OF ARMENIAN TROOPS FROM CONFLICT ZONE TO REDUCE TENSION IN REGION”
Ïðaâî Âûaîða, Azerbaijan
Democratic Azerbaijan
July 3 2006
Matthew Brise, Co-Chairman of OSCE Minsk Group considers so Co-Chairmen
of the OSCE Minsk Group brought peace dialogue to certain phase,
after which the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia should take
decision themselves. Reportedly Trend News-Agency, the Adviser of the
U.S. State Secretary for Europe & Eurasia issues, Co-Chairman of the
OSCE Minsk Group, Matthew Brise stated.
“Other co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group, and also Stephen Mann whom
I replaced in the post of Co-chairman, in a day of previous interview
stated that “my words can make people to become thoughtful and will
create ground for sound debates in region,” said the American diplomat.
“I do not wonder at holding debates but at those who not familiarized
with the latest statement of the Co-Chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group
in Vienna, expressed so rapid reaction. Co-Chairmen’s statement clearly
says that, but my statement was just a brief generalization,” he said.
To the question, his statement for peace plan can be regarded as a
part of strategy for beginning of debates, M. Brise responded: “Yes
and not. I just gave detailed information about progressing events.
The document submitted to the OSCE Permanent Council is open for
society.”
Talking of contradictory statements concerning referendum on the
Nagorno-Garabagh status, the American co-chairman said that finally,
the sides failed to agree over the main principles of regulation
developed by the Presidents and Ministers of Foreign Affairs for the
last two years. Because both Presidents bear responsibility for that
agreement has not been yet reached. “I can’t say who from the Head
of States bear the greatest responsibility. Any time the Presidents
can state that agreement on the main principles has been reached,
or declare that this agreement has been changed and a package plan
to be taken,” said the Co-Chairman.
“My predecessor and other co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk Group used all
their skills and energy for preparing “frame agreement”, implying the
main principles of regulation process. The Presidents need a time to
well consider and adopt a decision on this agreement,” he continued
and added that “in statement, the co-chairmen want to note that there
is no place for diplomatic creative work, polishing of a metal.”
“Mutual political compromises in this document are so important that
should be done by the Presidents. I am very energetic and know the
leaders well enough. We’ll continue work with them and do not state
that the negotiation process stopped forever. But we want to note
that we brought the dialogue to certain phase after which heads of
states should take decision themselves,” he said.
Furthermore, M. Brise said that certainly, the withdrawal of Armenian
troops from conflict will reduce tensity in region. “That’s why
this question is an important element of the main principles of
regulation. But demanding from Armenians “withdraw your troops from
region that to allow to reduce tensity in the region”, we won’t
achieve what we want. If Armenians know that instead of that they
will get something, they will do that. They are the main principles.
The experts are right, if Armenian armed forces are withdrawn, it
will reduce a tensity. But instead of that they should get something.
That’s why Heads of States should take a hard decision,” he stated.
M. Brise also said that regional demilitarization will entail
the national elections or referendum on future status of the
Nagorno-Garabagh.
The difficulty is how to coordinate the temporary parameters of
withdrawal or re-deployment of Armenian armed forces with the status
of the Nagorno-Garabagh. Just that factor complicates this problem.
M. Brise hopes that the Nagorno-Garabagh conflict will be included to
the agenda of G8 conference in St. Petersburg. Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Russia, Sergey Lavrov stated that this issue would be
discussed. “We’d like that this question to be included to the meeting
agenda,” said the Advisor of the U.S. State Secretary for Europe &
Eurasia issues.
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