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Four people affected in Friday’s clashes in Yerevan remain in hospital

Jane Topchian
Panorama
Armenia – June 4 2022

Four people injured in clashes between riot police and opposition protestors in Yerevan late on Friday remain in hospital, Armenia’s Health Ministry said on Saturday.

All other victims have been discharged from hospital after receiving medical care.

The Health Ministry said earlier that a total of 60 people, including 39 police officers, sought medical attention after the clashes.

The skirmishes broke out after demonstrators attempted to break through a police cordon near Nikol Pashinyan’s official residence in central Yerevan. Police officers used stun grenades and detained scores of protesters.

Fly Arna receives Air Operator License

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 14:54, 3 June 2022

YEREVAN, JUNE 3, ARMENPRESS. Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) announced that Fly Arna, Armenia’s national airline a joint venture company between ANIF and Air Arabia Group, has received its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) and Air Operator License (AOL), which allow it to start operating from Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport.

“Securing the AOC and AOL highlight that Fly Arna has met all the professional capabilities, adheres to all safety regulations needed for aircraft operations and has proven fit-to-fly ability following the completion of rigorous inspections by the Civil Aviation Committee of the Republic of Armenia (CAC). Fly Arna will continue to work closely with the Civil Aviation Committee to finalize the launch date.

Thanks to the cooperation of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Republic of Armenia, the Fly Arna’s team successfully obtained the operating license on time after meeting all the required standards and passing all inspections. This important milestone will now allow the airline to start its operations and reflect the confidence of the Armenian aviation sector, its potential and the role that Fly Arna will play in supporting its long-term prospects.

Fly Arna has been assigned the reservation code G6 by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The carrier will use Airbus A320 aircraft and will follow the low-cost business model of Air Arabia”, ANIF said in a statement.

Armenians and Syriacs: Turkish threats spares neither component

Jane Topchian
Kurdish News (Belgium) June 3 2022

Armenians and Syriac figures in the Hasaka Canton said the Turkish threats against the NES spares neither component affirming their utter rejection to colonial projects in the region.


 Since the first incursion into Syrian territories in 2016 by the Turkish occupation forces and the occupation of the city of Jarablus  Turkish threats against NES and the peoples are on the rise. Turkey depended on foreign and Syrian mercenaries.

Components of NES are very aware of the threats posed and the dangers made by the Turkish occupation state against the region.  This was inducted from the history of the Turkish occupation state and the massacres committed against peoples and by the current situation and reality on the ground in the occupied areas of Azaz, Jarablus, Sere Kaniye, Bab, Tal Abyad, Idlib And Afrin.

Co-chair of the Armenian Social Council Arif Qasiban affirms that the Turish occupation state seeks via its constant attacks to continued threats to occuy and annex more Syrian territories contrary to what it alleges. Its threats against the region threaten the local peace and security.

Arif said ”the Turkish occupation state by its attacks and threats seeks to subvert the co-habitation in the region and the coexistence in North and East Syria. Arif says ‘this to make its aspirations a reality and to re0enact the scenario of massacres committed against Armenians. This is well seen as it targets the Assyrian and Armenian villages in Tal Tamr to expand the spot of it occupation.

Arif believes that the complementarity in the North and East Syria is the reason that aborts all schemes of the Turkish occupation state against the region and in occupying new areas. Arif laid stress of the necessity that international powers and countries bear their responsibilities in protecting people of the NES and to prevent further attacks by the Turkish occupation state against the region.

In turn activist Lusnak Kavorian says that ”the attacks of the Turkish occupation state are on the rise and its threats continue. These are an extension to the previously ones committed by the Ottomans against the Armenians and aim to annihilate the other components living peacefully in the North eastern Syria and to occupy more lands as it was the case of the Ottomans against her forefathers”.

Kavorian expressed confidence in the NES peoples and t=in the military formations to stand up to any potential attack on the region for the NES people depend on their will.

Syriac citizen Silva Bri agrees with Kavorian that the bids of the Turkish occupation state aim to occupy more lands citing what is being taking in the Assyrian villages in Tal Tamr district of the Hasaka Canton and the destruction afflicted upon villages and churches due to the shelling carried out on daily bases by the Turkish occupation forces and the affiliated mercenary groups.

Silva said ” the Turkish occupiers seek to expand the spot of areas they occupy and to occupy more lands. And to pass its Ottoman project in the region and to occupy NES.

Silva called on the human rights organizations and foundations and the guarantor states to bear their responsibilities to cease fire and to find solutions to the crisis.

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https://hawarnews.com/en/haber/armenians-and-syriacs-turkish-threats-spares-neither-component-h31093.html


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Cultural icons and emerging stars to meet at Creative Armenia Week

Jane Topchian
Public Radio of Armenia
Armenia – June 1 2022
June 1, 2022, 16:21

 

Creative Armenia has announced the 2022 Creative Armenia Week, a week-long virtual summit that will take place from June 27 to July 1. The panel discussions will feature musician Tigran Hamasyan, artist Tigran Tsitoghdzyan, film producer Howard Kazanjian, curator Eva Khachatryan, scientist Dr. Garik Israelian, and many other artists and leaders who are shaping today’s creative landscape. These brilliant creative minds will meet every day of the week to explore the most thought-provoking ideas across the arts, sciences, and creative industries.

“We are delighted to bring iconic artists and brightest minds together for dynamic and in-depth discussions on the state and future of Armenian art,” said Anush Ter-Khachatryan, Director of Programs at Creative Armenia. “And we invite everyone to join our week-long virtual summit for insight and inspiration.”

The lineup includes:

Monday, June 27 at 9pm EVN Time / 10am PST

Tigran x Tigran, a virtual panel discussion featuring prodigies of music and visual arts Tigran Hamasyan and Tigran Tsitoghdzyan, moderated by Garin Hovannisian, Founder of Creative Armenia.

Tuesday, June 28 at 9pm EVN Time / 10am PST

Curious Curators, a virtual panel discussion with the curators leading the uprising in the contemporary art scene in Armenia featuring Armen Yesayants, Eva Khachatryan, and Vigen Galstyan, moderated by Anna Gargarian.

Wednesday, June 29 at 9pm EVN Time / 10am PST

A Producer’s Life, a virtual conversation with legendary Hollywood producer Howard Kazanjian, who was on the forefront of production of The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, and many other classics, moderated by Alec Mouhibian, VP of Creative Armenia.

Thursday, June 30 at 9pm EVN Time / 10am PST

The Art of Science, a virtual discussion on the state of art and science with iconic astrophysicist and founder of STARMUS Festival Dr. Garik Israelian, media artist and landscape architect Dr. Aroussiak Gabrielian, and digital artist Espen W. Kluge, moderated by Anush Ter-Khachatryan, Director of Programs of Creative Armenia.

Friday, July 1 at 4pm EVN Time

Artbox: A Celebration, a livestreamed event introducing the 29 projects and wrapping up the successful completion of the first edition of Artbox, a signature creative incubator developed by Creative Armenia and launched in partnership with the European Union in Armenia and GIZ’s EU4Business Innovative Tourism for Armenia (ITTD) project.

Creative Armenia is an arts foundation for the Armenian people, with a global mandate to discover, develop, produce, and promote innovative talent. To learn more about our programs and meet the hundreds of cutting-edge artists we support, please visit creativearmenia.org

Elevate and Inspire: Homenetmen Celebrates Scouting and Athletics

Jane Topchian
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 June 1, 2022

 

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Homenetmen scouts at the Navasartian Games and Festival


BY KATY SIMONIAN

“Elevate Yourself and Others with You.” These words are far more than a motto for the members of Homenetmen’s Western US Region. They serve as a guiding principle for the global Armenian organization that has honored a passionate tradition of public service for over a century. The spirit of sharing and commitment to excellence is most apparent in Homenetmen’s storied legacy of scouting and athletics.

Homenetmen’s Scouting Program offers over 2,000 Armenian-American Scouts the opportunity to earn medals and badges for their unique areas of interest. The program features regular troop activities such as field trips, outdoor scouting exhibitions, and camping excursions, all graciously supervised by devoted volunteers, made up of parents, seasoned members, and dedicated Scout leaders, many of whom are former Scouts. Our young Scouts are a source of great pride for our Armenian community, as they learn more about their Armenian culture, while developing a sense of social and moral responsibility.

Scenes from Navasartian Games of previous years

“Scouting brings us so much joy. It has made a positive impact on shaping who I am today,” said Dr. Sharlene Gozalians, Homenetmen Western US Regional Scout Master. “So many people invested in me not only as a Scout, but as a person. It is an honor to carry on the cycle of giving. Seeing our children, their smiles – watching them grow and preserve our beautiful Armenian culture, is a gift. Sharing intellectual conversations about our past, present and future – our challenges and are successes, is what inspires me as a Scout leader,” she added.

Our Scouts often have the honor of representing our community and their Armenian heritage at world jamborees, carrying our flag in an impressive display of discipline and respect. They see their work as a sacred act of public service, as they fulfill their duties with a grace and wisdom beyond their years.

Most recently, on April 24th, Scouts from Homenetmen’s Western US Region participated in annual commemorations, standing guard, presenting the colors and placing a wreath at the Armenian Genocide Monument in Montebello, honoring the victims and survivors of the Armenian Genocide of 1915.

Homenetmen’s tradition of scouting is matched only by its exceptional legacy of athletics, dating back to the vision of founder, Shavarsh Krissian, whose prowess as an athlete inspired his vision for the organization. Homenetmen’s Athletic Program offers athletes the opportunity to participate in sports from basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis and table tennis to track and field, swimming, gymnastics and karate. The main aim of the Athletic Program is to encourage sportsmanship and team work in order to build a sense of confidence in our athletes while instilling the values of hard work, kindness and humility. 

Today, Homenetmen’s Western US Region has over 6,000 athletic members and continues to grow. These athletes compete locally and in regional tournaments, most notably, the popular Navasartian Games which are currently underway.

“This year’s 45th Navasartian Games are a privilege for organizers, as athletes have been welcomed back to compete in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, with events kicking off in San Diego, Fresno, Orange County and across the greater Los Angeles area,” said Sevag Garabetian, Vice Chairman of Homenetmen’s Western Region. “With record turnouts and an exceptional display of athleticism, the 2022 Navasartian Games are proving to be the experience of a lifetime for our youth and their families.”

The achievements of Homenetmen’s Scouting and Athletic Programs will be celebrated at the 45th Navasartian Victory Ball, which will take place on Sunday, June 26 at The Beverly Hilton.

Our athletes, scouts and beloved volunteers indeed elevate and inspire, as they embody the spirit of the “Unity, Strength, Victory” campaign, a movement to recognize and preserve Homenetmen’s rich history and the enduring legacy of the Armenian people.

“We honor all of our athletes and volunteers, as they represent the very best of our Armenian community. Homenetmen stands as a beacon of hope to inspire all people. Our unity and strength will lead to our greatest victory which is the happiness and success of our future generations,” said Hagop Tufenkjian, Chairman of Homenetmen’s Western Regional Executive Committee.

Homenetmen’s many programs reaffirm our commitment to invest in our youth, as they are the wave of the future. Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. Each generation proudly carries on their stewardship of elevating one another through education and service.

For more information about Homenetmen’s Athletic and Scouting Programs, as well as the 45th Navasartian Victory Ball, please visit the Navasartian Games website or call (323) 344-4300.

Katy Simonian is a member of the 45th Navasartian Victory Ball Committee.




RFE/RL Armenian Report – 05/30/2022

Jane Topchian 
                                        Monday, 
Scores Arrested At Continuing Protests In Armenia
        • Marine Khachatrian
Armenia - Police clash with opposition protesters outside a government buiolding 
in Yerevan, .
Riot police clashed with protesters and made more than 100 arrests on Monday as 
daily anti-government demonstrations organized by Armenia’s main opposition 
groups entered their fifth week.
Scuffles broke out after security forces did not allow opposition lawmakers 
leading hundreds of supporters to enter a government building in Yerevan that 
houses four ministries. Several protesters suffered visible injuries or felt 
unwell in the melee.
Others claimed to have been beaten up by police officers after being dragged 
away and forced into the sprawling building.
“We didn’t do anything,” one of them, Artur Azizian told RFE/RL’s Armenian 
Service. “We were handcuffed and lay on the floor, and many of the policemen 
approached and hit us.”
Azizian said he was taken to hospital from a police station in Yerevan a few 
hours later. He said doctors there told him that he suffered rib fractures.
Armenia - Riot police clash with protesters outside a government building in 
Yerevan, .
A police statement said that three officers were also injured and required 
medical aid. It put the total number of arrests at 111. It was not immediately 
clear whether any of those detainees risked criminal charges.
The police also used force against some of the opposition lawmakers who wanted 
to enter the building to talk to the Armenian ministries of environment, local 
government, social security and health about the status of Nagorno-Karabakh 
acceptable to them.
One of those lawmakers, deputy parliament speaker Ishkhan Saghatelian, condemned 
the police actions but said the protest leaders are undaunted by the use of 
force and will stage similar marches to other government buildings in the coming 
days. He said every government member must publicly speak up on the issue raised 
by the opposition.
Armenia - Police officers use force against opposition lawmaker Aghvan Vartanian 
during an anti-government protest in Yerevan, .
The opposition accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian of helping Azerbaijan 
regain full control over Karabakh when it launched the street protests in 
Yerevan on May 1. It drafted late last week a parliamentary resolution that 
rejects Azerbaijani control over the Armenian-populated territory and says 
Pashinian’s government cannot make any territorial concessions to Baku as a 
result of a planned demarcation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.
The two opposition alliances represented in the National Assembly challenged its 
pro-government majority to dispel its concerns by voting for the resolution 
during an emergency session slated for June 3.
Artur Hovannisian, a senior lawmaker from Pashinian’s Civil Contract party, made 
clear on Friday it will boycott and thereby block the session. He accused the 
opposition of blackmailing the country’s leadership and exploiting the Karabakh 
conflict for political purposes.
Turkey’s Airspace ‘Reopened’ To Armenian Airline
Armenia - A FlyOne Armenia plane takes off from Yerevan's Zvartnots airport, 
March 17, 2022.
An Armenian airline announced on Monday that Turkish authorities have allowed it 
to resume regular flights to Europe through Turkey’s airspace.
The private carrier, FlyOne Armenia, cancelled the flights to Paris and another 
French city, Lyon, about a month ago, saying that its aircraft were banned from 
flying over Turkey without any explanation. The continuing war in Ukraine left 
it without alternative, commercially viable overflight routes.
In a statement, FlyOne Armenia said both twice-weekly flight services will 
resume on June 17. The company did not say whether it has taken any action in 
response to the Turkish ban.
The airline earlier asked the Armenian government’s Civil Aviation Committee to 
help lift the ban. Citing the absence of diplomatic relations between Armenia 
and Turkey, the committee in turn appealed to the Armenian foreign ministry and 
the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to deal with the issue.
The ban did not apply to FlyOne Armenia’s Yerevan-Istanbul flights that were 
launched in February following the start of Turkish-Armenian negotiations on 
normalizing bilateral relations.
Turkey had banned all Armenian aircraft from its airspace in September 2020 
three weeks before the outbreak of the Armenian-Azerbaijani war over 
Nagorno-Karabakh. Although Armenia did not retaliate against the move, Turkish 
planes reportedly stopped flying over Armenia during the six-week war.
FlyOne Armenia was set up last year by Armenian and Moldovan investors. 
According to Armenian media reports, it is controlled by individuals linked to 
Khachatur Sukiasian, a wealthy businessman and pro-government parliamentarian.
Sukiasian has been a vocal advocate of Armenia’s rapprochement with Turkey and 
Azerbaijan.
Convicted Militants Sent Back To Jail
        • Narine Ghalechian
Armenia - A general view of Erebuni police station seized by gunmen and 
supporters of fringe jailed opposition leader Zhirair Sefilian, in Yerevan, July 
30, 2016
Key members of an armed anti-government group that seized a police base in 
Yerevan in July 2016 were sent back to jail over the weekend after Armenia’s 
highest court upheld prison sentences handed down to them.
The seven men and two dozen other gunmen stormed the base to demand that then 
President Serzh Sarkisian free Zhirayr Sefilian, the jailed leader of their 
radical opposition movement, and step down.
The gunmen, who took police officers and medical personnel hostage, laid down 
their weapons after a two-week standoff with security forces which left three 
police officers dead.
All but two members of the armed group called Sasna Tsrer were released from 
custody shortly after Sarkisian was toppled in the 2018 “velvet revolution” led 
by Nikol Pashinian.
Armenia - The funeral in Yerevan of Yuri Tepanosian, an Armenian police officer 
killed in a standoff between security forces and opposition gunmen, 1Aug2016.
The two other members remained behind bars because of facing murder charges 
denied by them. A district court in Yerevan sentenced one of them to 25 years in 
prison in February 2021. The other, Armen Bilian, was given the same jail term 
by the Court of Appeals in December.
The court also upheld prison sentences of between six and eight years given to 
the seven other defendants. They continued to deny any wrongdoing, appealing to 
the Court of Cassation, Armenia’s highest body of criminal justice.
Armenia - Varuzhan Avetisian (L), the leader an armed opposition group that 
seized a police station in July 2016, at the start of his trial in Yerevan, 
8Jun2017.
The Court of Cassation rejected the appeals, a decision which judicial 
authorities announced only after the seven men, including Sasna Tsrer leader 
Varuzhan Avetisian, were arrested and transported to jail on Saturday. One of 
their lawyers, Arayik Papikian, condemned the “political decision.”
Avetisian, who was sentenced to seven years in prison, has repeatedly defended 
the armed attack on the police facility located in Yerevan’s southern Erebuni 
district. But he has denied responsibility for the killing of the three police 
officers: Colonel Artur Vanoyan and Warrant Officers Yuri Tepanosian and Gagik 
Mkrtchian.
Armenia - Relatives of police officers killed in a standoff with opposition 
gunmen attend a remembrance ceremony in Yerevan, 28Sep2016.
Relatives of the slain officers are also unhappy with the guilty verdicts in the 
case. Tepanosian’s wife and Mkrtchian’s mother insisted on Saturday that all 
members of the armed group should have been sentence to life imprisonment.
Avetisian has also faced in recent months embarrassing accusations from Bilian, 
the man convicted of committing one of the three murders. Bilian claimed that 
the Sasna Tsrer leader as well as Sefilian knew that he did not kill the 
policeman but still helped to jail him as part of a secret deal with the 
Armenian authorities.
Avetisian categorically denied the allegations, arguing that he and Sefilian are 
also in opposition to the current government.
Yerevan Rejects Aliyev’s ‘False’ Claims
Armenia - The building of the Armenian Foreign Ministry.
Armenia has accused Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev of misrepresenting 
understandings reached by the leaders of the two states, threatening to seize 
Armenian territory and torpedoing Nagorno-Karabakh peace efforts.
Official Yerevan also linked Aliyev’s latest statements with a weekend skirmish 
on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border which left one Armenian soldier dead.
The Armenian Defense Ministry said the soldier, Davit Vartanian, was fatally 
wounded on Saturday when his military unit deployed in southeastern Syunik 
province came under cross-border fire from nearby Azerbaijani positions. Baku 
claimed that its troops did not violate the ceasefire.
The incident happened one day after Aliyev’s visit to the Zangelan district 
bordering Syunik. Speaking there, Aliyev ruled out any negotiations with Armenia 
on the status of Nagorno-Karabakh. He said Yerevan has agreed to exclude the 
issue from the agenda of planned negotiations on an Armenian-Azerbaijani peace 
treaty.
Aliyev at the same time warned the Armenian side against insisting on an 
agreement on Karabakh’s status. He said Baku could respond by laying claim to 
Armenian territory. In that regard, he again referred to Syunik as an “ancient 
land” of Azerbaijan.
The Armenian Foreign Ministry deplored Aliyev’s “bellicose” statements and 
“arbitrary and false interpretations” of his agreements reached with Prime 
Minister Nikol Pashinian.
In a statement, the ministry said that “negotiations on the normalization of 
relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan should be held on the basis of 
proposals of both sides.”
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry dismissed the criticism later on Saturday. It 
said Yerevan should come to terms with “new realities in the region.”
In March this year, Azerbaijan presented Armenia with five elements which it 
wants to be at the heart of the peace treaty. They include a mutual recognition 
of each other’s territorial integrity. Yerevan said they should be complemented 
by other issues relating to Karabakh’s future status and the security of its 
population.
Speaking after his latest talks with Aliyev held in Brussels on May 22, 
Pashinian indicated that the two sides continue to disagree on the agenda of the 
talks on the peace accord.
Aliyev on Friday also repeated his claims that he and Pashinian agreed to open a 
“Zangezur corridor” that will connect Azerbaijan to its Nakhichevan exclave 
through Syunik. The Armenian government denied them as well, with Foreign 
Minister Ararat Mirzoyan insisting that Yerevan and Baku have been discussing 
only conventional transport links.
“The existence of any corridor in the territory of Armenia is out of the 
question,” Mirzoyan said in written comments. “This is not even debatable.”
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President of Montenegro visits Armenian Genocide Memorial

Jane Topchian
Public Radio of Armenia
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The President of Montenegro Milo Đukanović, who has arrived in Armenia for an official visit, visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial accompanied by Yerevan Mayor Hrachya Sargsyan and Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan.

The guests were greeted by Lusine Abrahamyan, Deputy Director for Museum Works of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, who presented the history of the memorial.

Milo Đukanović laid a wreath at the memorial to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, then the guests laid flowers at the eternal flame and observed a moment of silence in memory of the consecrated martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.

Accompanied by Lusine Abrahamyan, they toured the Armenian Genocide Museum, got acquainted with the permanent temporary exhibitions, after which the President of Montenegro made a note in the Book of Honorary Guests.

Expressing gratitude for the visit, Lusine Abrahamyan presented books on the Armenian Genocide to the honored guest. At the end of the visit, President Milo Đukanović planted a silver fir tree in the Memory Park.

Markedonov: There is a feeling that the diplomatic initiative has been given to "United Europe"

Jane Topchian
ARMINFO
Armenia –

ArmInfo. Considering Charles Michel’s “big breakthroughs” on the grounds of the Armenian-Azerbaijani settlement, many uncomfortable questions arise. Sergei Markedonov, a leading Researcher at the MGIMO Institute for International Studies,  Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of International Analytics, wrote on his Facebook page.

, the analyst writes.

Markedonov notes.

Markedonov writes: “Again, Brussels has become the main place where  the prospects for resolving the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict are  discussed. On May 22, another round of talks was held in the capital  of “united Europe” between European Council President Charles Michel,  Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol  Pashinyan. How to evaluate the results of this meeting? Can we say  that the EU has come to the fore in the process of moderation by  conflict resolution? First, it is worth noting the high negotiating  pace. The first meeting of the leaders of the two Transcaucasian  states and the head of the European Council took place on December 14  last year, and the second meeting on April 6. At the same time, it is  worth noting that all three negotiating rounds ended not only with  general politically correct formulations, but also with reaching  specific agreements. Charles Michel called the May talks “frank” and  “fruitful”. But the substantive moments are much more important. In a  statement to the press media, the head of the European Council said:  “In the coming days, the first joint meeting of border commissions  will be held at the interstate border, all issues related to the  delimitation of the border and how best to ensure a stable situation  will be considered.” In addition to the issues of demarcation, such  important packages as the socio-economic development of the region,  the restoration of a full-fledged communication infrastructure and  the preparation of a peace agreement were considered. The problem, as  we see, is considered systematically.

Secondly, it must be noted that the EU is trying to assume the role  of the main moderator of the peace process. In 2020-2021 Moscow was  ahead of all other players on the negotiation track. And the  frequency of trilateral meetings as well as the promotion of  meaningful ideas were under its auspices. All this favorably  distinguished the Russian side. Now, the EU is much more often  mentioned as the organizer and inspirer of the cause of peace. One  gets the impression that against the backdrop of the Ukrainian  situation, Moscow has lost interest in the Caucasus region. Of  course, this view is superficial. In fact, the southern part of the  post-Soviet space is still important for the interests of the Russian  Federation. But if so, meaningful initiatives are needed. In the end,  it was Moscow that did a lot to minimize incidents both along the  state border and directly in Nagorno-Karabakh. It was it who created  a powerful foundation for both demarcation negotiations and a peace  agreement. But Michelle’s May statement did not mention Russia.   There is no positive assessment or gratitude addressed to it. And in  the current context, it most likely cannot be. The same head of the  European Council became one of the frontmen of the tough policy of  Brussels and the collective West in general in relation to Russia.  The Russian Federation, the EU and the USA, which until recently  successfully interacted in the Karabakh direction, have now become  competitors in this part of Eurasia as well. Why, then, is there a  feeling that Moscow is letting Brussels go ahead? The expectation  that things will still not come to the final “big agreement”, since  the contradictions between Yerevan and Baku are still great, and to  them are added discrepancies in approaches to a peaceful settlement  within the conflicting societies, especially in Armenia? Perhaps this  logic has its reasons. However, as you know, “a holy place is never  empty.” And it would be better to take care of filling it ahead of  time.

Armenian Deputy PM, Personal Representative of OSCE Chairperson-in-Office discuss regional unblocking

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Armenian Deputy PM, Personal Representative of OSCE Chairperson-in-Office discuss regional unblocking

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YEREVAN, MAY 23, ARMENPRESS. Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan received today Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, the deputy PM’s Office said.

The regional developments and the ongoing works on the transportation unblocking were discussed.

The comprehensive settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict was also touched upon. In this context the deputy PM highlighted the continuous role of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship.

“Huawei Technologies Armenia” LLC held 2nd Season of Seeds for the Future program successfully

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YEREVAN, MAY 24, ARMENPRESS. In 2022 from May 23rd to May 30th, Huawei Armenia hosts its 2nd season of Seeds for the Future Program.

In collaboration with Yerevan State University and Yerevan National Polytechnics University in selection process, 20 outstanding students were selected. The speech for the opening ceremony on May 20th was held by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of The Peoples Republic of China in Armenia Mr. Fan Yong, as well as Mr. Narek Teryan, the Deputy Minister of Economy of RA, Mrs. Eliz Gevorgyan, Head of European Union and International Organizations Division, Ministry of High-Tech Industry of RA and the General Manager of Huawei Technologies Armenia, Mr. Chen Liang.

Mr. Fan Yong greeted the students addressed his speech to them:

“I am very glad to be present at the online opening ceremony of the “Seeds for the Future” hosted by Huawei Armenia. China and Armenia are both ancient and civilized countries and the friendship between these countries lasts for already 2000 years and up to know. On April the 6th the both of our countries have celebrated the 30th anniversary of the of the diplomatic relationship.”

Mr. Fan mentioned that in spite of the Covid 19, during the past 2 years the trade volume has grown positively and he is very confident that with the joint efforts the both countries will continuously deepen the construction of one built one road collaborative and bring this potential onto more reality, into the brighter future.

“The world is changing rapidly and the digital development is very important for nowadays. President of Armenia, Mr. Khachatryan, while visiting the Chinses embassy to celebrate the 30th anniversary, mentioned that Armenia attaches great importance to the development of ICT industries and wants to learn from China and strengthen the cooperation with China and take the talents in advantages of Armenia in ICT industry”.

Mr. Fan noted that as the most advanced and powerful industry in China and the world, Huawei proposes the 2nd time the Seeds for the Future program in Armenia to help the young students with the advantages in high-tech industries for their future development.

“I want to thank Huawei for organizing this event as well as special thanks to the Ministry of Economy and Ministry High-Tech Industry for the support to the young students”, concluded by Mr. Fan Yong.

Mr. Narek Teryan welcomed the students and thanked Huawei Technologies Armenia for hosting the Seeds for the Future program for the 2nd season in 2022.

“I believe the program will bring a great opportunity for the talented Armenian students to strengthen their knowledge and skills in 5G, Clouds and IT fields. On one hand, this experience will emphasize the importance of friendly relations between Armenia and China and on the other hand it will support Armenian digital development as the program is a great platform for communication and information exchange with the cutting-edge technologies.”

Mr. Teryan wished good luck to all the students participating in the program and wished to see their outcoming in the coming future.

A welcome and motivation speech was held by the Head of European Union and International Organizations Division, Ministry of High-Tech Industry of RA, Ms. Eliz Gevorgyan.

She welcomed the participants of the program and thanked the organizers of the event for giving the Armenian students an opportunity to participate in such a useful training.

“This program has great potential to enhance participants’ theoretical knowledge of high technology capability and improve their leadership skills. It is also a unique bridge for intercultural communication between Armenia and China.

It is very important to ensure the continuity of technological education of young people, given that education is the key to the development of innovative ideas and the implementation of revolutionary initiatives.”

In conclusion, Ms. Gevorgyan thanked once again and wished good luck to all the participants in the upcoming 8 days’ online training

The speech was held by the General Manager of Huawei Technologies Armenia, Mr. Chen Liang addressing word of gratitude to Mr. Fan Yong and Mr. Narek Teryan and Ms. Eliz Gevorgyan for motivating the students to the program.

“As the general manager of Huawei Armenia, I am so proud to launch the 2nd season of Seeds for the Future 2022 program in Armenia, appreciated the trust and support from Chinese Embassy and Armenian government. Through this training program to bridge the digital divide, promote knowledge transfer, and cultivate a strong future workforce for the digitalization of Armenia.

Talent is critical to the growth and development of any industry, especially in the fast-growing and evolving ICT industry. As an ICT leader, Huawei is committed to promote Armenia’s ICT industry in order to promote long-term sustainable economic, social, and environmental development. We are proud of that we can promote learning across borders, enabling young people to participate in training activities regardless of geographical location.

Through the Seeds for the Future 2022 program, students will have the opportunity to leverage Huawei’s rich cutting-edge technical capabilities and resources to gain an exclusive opportunity to improve their skills, thereby enhancing their future career prospects. They will also learn about Huawei’s global business operations, cross-cultural work practices, and Chinese culture, upon completion of the online course, each student will receive an e-Certification.

As a leading global ICT company, Huawei has been providing qualified solution and service to Armenia since 2009. Huawei has actively undertaken social responsibilities and committed to cultivating more ICT talent for Armenia. The Seeds for the Future program is a useful attempt by Huawei to enhance the future development of bilateral relations and make more benefit to the people from both country. It also serves as a microcosm for Chinese companies in Armenia to fulfill the social responsibilities and promote cultural exchanges effectively.

2nd season of Seeds for the Future 2022 program in Armenia which is one of the best tribute to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the People’s Republic of China, which aims to cultivate more ICT talent around the world and bridge the gap in digital talent. Let us continue the friendship, promote the cooperation, and jointly write a brighter future for the good relations between Armenia and China, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind.