Author: Kalantarian Kevo

NICOLAS SARKOZY AWARDED AN ORDER OF GLORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

armradio.am
07.10.2011 13:31

President Serzh Sargsyan held a tete-a-tete meeting with the President
of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy, who is in Armenia on a
state visit.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the President of Armenia and France
gave a joint press conference. Before that, President Serzh Sargsyan
awarded Nicolas Sarkozy with the Order of Glory for strengthening
traditionally friendly relations between Armenia and France, for
deepening and expanding the multifaceted cooperation between the
Republic of Armenia and the French Republic, as well as for his
personal contribution to the maintenance of peace and international
security.

Speaking at the joint press conference, President Sargsyan said,
in part:

“Esteemed Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen,

I cordially welcome my friend – the President of the French Republic,
Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy and his delegation to the Republic of Armenia. The
20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence has been marked also by
the reciprocal visits of the Presidents of Armenia and France which
bears special import and testifies to the mutual desire to preserve
the dynamism of our high-level dialogue.

Today, I once again spoke with President Sarkozy about the importance
Armenian attaches to the relations with France which is conditioned
by the close historical ties, substantial role France plays on the
international arena, the fact that France is a Co-chair of the OSCE
Minsk Group, by the presence in France of the half a million strong
Armenian community and by a number of other factors.

In our relations, we have established a high-level political dialogue,
interparliamentary relations develop efficiently, there are close
cultural and educational ties, presence of French companies in the
Armenian economy is visible, cooperation between local governance
bodies is also developing successfully.

We have placed a special emphasis on the trade and economic relations
and I am very glad that President Sarkozy expressed readiness to
promote participation of French businesses in Armenia’s development
programs. As a result of efficient meetings and discussions, we
have been able to ensure most comprehensive participation of French
companies to the programs implemented in different areas of the
Armenian economy. We are particularly pleased with the readiness
of France to engage in Armenia’s energy sector, including in the
construction of a new unit of the Armenian nuclear power station as
well as in the infrastructure development programs which are vitally
important for Armenia.

Considering France’s prominent role and standing in the European Union,
we have expressed our determination to continue cooperation in the
framework of Armenia-EU relations, including the Eastern Partnership
program. The French side reiterated its readiness to support efforts of
Armenia aimed at the Eurointegration which we greatly appreciate since
beside the system of values and common civilization, we are linked
to Europe by our friends and partner states, particularly, France.

With President Sarkozy, we have also exchanged views on the resolution
of the Nagorno Karabakh issue, problems of the South Caucasus region
and situation in general. I have noted that we praise persistent
efforts of France as a Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group aimed at the
peaceful resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

I have underscored that in Armenia, we attach special importance to
the personal involvement of the French President in the process. It
is clearly manifested in the declarations made by the Presidents of
the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chair countries in L’Aquila, Muskoka, and,
particularly, in Deauville, in the framework of the G-8 summit, which
was chaired by France. Unbiased and balanced position of the great
powers, particularly those like France, which have weight and repute,
are perceived by the Armenian public as extremely important message
aimed at the establishment in the South Caucasus of a lasting peace
and enhancement of regional cooperation.

We have also spoken in detail about further developments of our
initiative aimed at the normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations and
causes of the current stalemate. Taking this opportunity, I would
like to once again thank President Sarkozy for the recognition of
the Armenian Genocide, a clear-cut position and unequivocal stance
on Armenia-Turkey relations and Turkey’s accession to the EU as well
as for the brotherly assistance provided to us through all these years.

In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the desire and pledge of
the Armenian authorities to work toward further strengthening of the
centuries-long friendship of the Armenian and French peoples.”

MAN WHO POSTED ARMENIAN ACTRESS ANJELA SARGSYAN’S PORNOGRAPHIC PHOTOS ONLINE ARRESTED

epress.am
10.07.2011

Karen Arayan, who recently posted nude, pornographic photos of local
actress Anjela Sargsyan while both were engaged in sexual acts on the
Russian-language social networking site Odnoklassniki resulting in
Armenia’s first porn scandal as it were, was arrested on Oct. 5. As
told to Epress.am by Sevak Militonyan, Arayan is being charged under
RA Criminal Code Article 144 (“Illegally collecting, keeping, using
and disseminating information pertaining to personal or family life”)
and Article 263 (“Illegally disseminating, advertising, selling and
manufacturing pornographic materials or items”).

Article 263 is punishable by a fine of 200-400 times the accused’s
salary or up to 2 months’ of detention or up to 2 years’ of
imprisonment, while Article 144 is punishable with a fine of 200-500
times the accused’s salary or up to 1 year of correctional labor or
1 to 2 months’ of imprisonment.

Earlier, the photos of Angela Sargsyan, sent to the RA Police for
examination, were deemed to be pornographic in nature.

PACE DELEGATES JOIN ARMENIAN REP’S DECLARATION

Tert.am
07.10.11

Thirty-two delegates to the CE Parliamentary Assembly – representatives
of France, Belgium, Austria – joined a declaration on Nagorno-Karabakh
drafted by Armenia’s Representative at PACE, member of the Heritage
parliamentary group Zaruhi Postanjyan.

The declaration was signed on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of
Armenia’s independence. It calls for Nagorno-Karabakh’s re-involvement
in the negotiations within the OSCE Minsk Group.

“Since delegates from different countries joined the declaration,
we hope that our efforts will produce results. Nagorno-Karabakh well
be recognized, and Azerbaijan’s attempts to misrepresent the problem
will fail,” Armen Martirosyan, a Heritage group member, said at a
press briefing in Parliament.

ARMENIAN-AZERBAIJANI DIALOGUE WITHIN OSCE MG ONLY SOLUTION TO NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT – NICOLAS SARKOZY

Tert.am
07.10.11

Armenia appreciates France’s consistent efforts toward a peaceful
settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, with France as OSCE
Minsk Group co-chairing country, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan
stated at a news conference following his meeting with his French
counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy.

He stressed that Armenia attaches importance to French President
Nicolas Sarkozy’s personal involvement in the process. Striking
examples are the statements by the leaders of the OSCE MG co-chairing
states in L’Aquila, Muskoka and in Deauville, at the G8 summit presided
over by France.

In his turn, the French president said that the sooner Armenia and
Azerbaijan succeed in their negotiations the more the region will
benefit.

The only solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is that, within
the OSCE Minsk Group, the Armenians and Azerbaijanis enter into a
dialogue for the purpose of establishing long-lasting peace, the
French leader said.

FRANCE TO ASSIST IN ARMENIA’S ENERGY PROJECTS

Tert.am
07.10.11

A team of experts will visit Armenia to study possibilities of
assisting in the country’s nuclear energy projects, the French
President has said.

“We’ll do our best help Armenia in finding new sources of energy,”
Nicolas Sarkozy said at a news conference held jointly with his
Armenian counterpart in Yerevan.

PRESIDENTS OF ARMENIA AND FRANCE WALK IN YEREVAN

armradio.am
07.10.2011 12:06

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and visiting President of France
Nicolas Sarkozy walked in the Republic Square.

They watched the “singing fountains” and listened to French and
Armenian music, including the performances of Charles Aznavour.

Residents of Yerevan greeted the Presidents of the two countries.

DE NOMBREUX SOUTIENS POUR SEFILYAN
Stephane

armenews
vendredi 7 octobre 2011

Environ 7000 personnes ont apporte leur soutien a une initiative
d’une organisation de la jeunesse armenienne en faveur de l’ancien
Heros de guerre du Karabakh Jirair Sefilian afin qu’il obtienne la
citoyennete armenienne.

L’initiative a ete organisee par l’Unite de la Jeunesse Hayazn qui
a lance une petition en ligne sur Facebook appelant les citoyens
armeniens a rejoindre leur mouvement.

L’organisation a reuni 3000 signatures a l’exterieur du conservatoire
Komitas a Erevan.

Quelques figures politiques et organisations se sont deja jointes
a l’initiative en appui de Jirair Sefilian. Ils mettent en avant sa
contribution a l’Armenie.

Le 10 juillet, les militants se rendront en cortège vers la Residence
presidentielle afin d’y deposer la lettre avec les signatures a
destination du President Serge Sarkissian.

” RAPPROCHER L’EGLISE DU PEUPLE ” – LE TITRE DU DERNIER LIVRE DE SA SAINTETE ARAM 1ER
Stephane

armenews
vendredi 7 octobre 2011

Ce livre opportun a ete publie par la contribution genereuse de la
Fondation Calouste Gulbenkian. Le livre prepare le terrain pour la
prochaine visite pastorale de Sa Saintete Aram 1er aux Etats-Unis
d’Amerique. Les inquietudes du Catholicos s’appliquent a la fois a
l’Armenie et a la Diaspora. Dans son introduction Sa Saintete Aram
1er ecrit ” j’ai choisi ce titre parce que l’Eglise est le peuple “.

Le livre consiste en trois parties. Dans la première partie, le
Catholicos Aram 1er decrit la nature de l’eglise, sa mission et ses
expressions institutionnelles, incluant la paroisse, les diocèses et
la communaute armenienne en Armenie et dans la diaspora. En decrivant
l’organisation de chaque communaute, il propose de nouvelles voies.

Dans la deuxième partie le Catholicos identifie les defis auxquels
l’Eglise armenienne fait actuellement face. Il commence par la Bible
comme base de la foi chretienne et de son interpretation ; il discute
alors de la famille, de l’education scolaire et de la chretienne. À la
fin de cette section, Sa Saintete Aram 1er explique la signification
du terme ” le peuple de Dieu ” et explique pourquoi les femmes
armeniennes, les jeunes et les enfants, qui ont ete marginalises
dans l’Eglise et dans toutes les organisations de la communaute,
doivent participer a la construction de leurs communautes.

Dans la partie finale du livre, le Catholicos inclut certaines lettres
pastorales et des messages qu’il a precedemment adresses a la jeunesse
pour inciter un dialogue significatif avec eux.

Le livre est un outil de base pour tous les armeniens qui veulent
connaître l’Eglise armenienne et sa foi, sa mission et son
organisation. C’est une invitation aux personnes en Armenie et en
Diaspora de se saisir du legs du passe et de construire des communautes
armeniennes sensibles aux defis de la globalisation.

Finalement, c’est un guide de la facon dont l’Eglise est le peuple
de Dieu a la fois en Armenie et en Diaspora.

DUTCH TALENT OZBILIZ DECIDES TO PLAY FOR ARMENIA

Xinhua General News Service
October 5, 2011 Wednesday 5:55 AM EST
China

Former Dutch youth international Aras Ozbiliz will play for the
national team of Armenia in the future.

The 21-year-old Ajax forward arrived in the Armenian capital Yerevan on
Tuesday and was presented as newly Armenian international on Wednesday.

Ozbiliz was born in Bakirkoy in Turkey, has Armenian roots, but was
raised in the Netherlands. He received an Armenian passport when he
arrived in Yerevan. He neglected the advice of his Ajax coach Frank
de Boer.

“It was a difficult decision for me because my coach advised me
to wait,” Ozbiliz explained his choice. “De Boer was convinced that
within two to three years I might become a player of the Dutch national
team. Holland might be a good choice in sporting terms but my heart
beats for Armenia. That’s why I made this choice.”

Armenia still has a chance of qualifying for the 2012 European
Championships. Ozbiliz is currently suffering from an ankle injury
and will miss the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers against Macedonia
and Ireland.

Due to injuries Ozbiliz did not play an official match for Ajax this
season. Last season he scored one goal in fourteen league matches.

TURKISH PM PROMISED TO REWARD MACEDONIA FOR DEFEATING ARMENIA

news.am
Oct 6 2011
Armenia

Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised a reward to
of Macedonia’s football team for defeating Armenia on October 7, says
sovietunion.ru portal, citing its sources in Macedonian Parliament.

According to the source, Erdogan voiced the tempting offer at his
private meeting with the Speaker of Macedonian Parliament Trajko
Veljanoski.

The point is the leadership of Turkey wants to avoid the meeting
of Turkish team with rapidly progressing Armenian team in Euro 2012
play-off.

For the first time in history Armenia has a real chance to reach the
final stage of EURO 1012 if it plays successfully with Macedonia and
Ireland (October 7 and 11).