Author: Karakhanian Suren

PRESS OFFICE
Armenian Holy Apostolic Church Canadian Diocese
Contact; Deacon Hagop Arslanian, Assistant to the Primate
615 Stuart Avenue, Outremont Quebec H2V 3H2
Tel; 514-276-9479, Fax; 514-276-9960
Email; [email protected]
Website;
October 2, 2004
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PRIMATE OF NORTH AMERICAN (ESATERN, WESTERN US) AND CANADIAN DIOCESES MEET IN
TORONTO’S HOLY TRINITY ARMENIAN CHURCH
On Thursday, September 30, 2004 the Primates of Eastern and Western USA and
Canada met at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Toronto. This is the
third meeting of the Primates.
His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian (Diocese of Canada), His Eminence
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian (US Eastern Diocese) and His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan
Derderian (US Western Diocese) had discussions over various issues concerning
the role and the mission of the Armenian Church in North America and Canada.
The Primates agreed to further organize and cooperate in making the mission
of the Armenian Church more vibrant. Discussions focused on Christian
Education, Youth, the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, 1600th anniversary of
the creation of Armenian Alphabet as well as pilgrimages both Inter-Diocesan
and to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
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JOINT CELEBRATION OF ARMENIA’S 13TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE AND OF
LAVAL’S HOLY CROSS CHURCH’S 11TH ANNIVERSARY
Under the auspices of H.E. Bishop Bagrat Galstanian, Primate of the Diocese
of the Armenian Church of Canada, and according to a precedence set last year
as well as in collaboration with Armenian community organizations, on the
weekend of September 25-26, the Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church of Laval
organized a large-scale celebration of the Church’s 11th anniversary and of
Armenia’s 13th anniversary of independence.

The main celebration took place on Saturday, September 25, when a candle
light dinner and dance was held under a large tent set on the church grounds. In
attendance were the Primate, Federal MP Raymonde Folco, Mayor of the City of
Laval Mr. Gilles Vaillancourt, a representative of Quebec Minister of Education
and Social services Mrs. Michelle Courchesne, representatives of
municipalities, Vicar General of Canada Rt. Rev. Fr. Ararat Kaltakdjian, Rev. Fr. Hayrig
Apegha Hovhannisian, Rev. Fr. Vazken Boyadjyan, pastor of St. Gregory
Illuminator Cathedral, Mr. Stephanos Mamdouh from the Coptic community, Diocesan and
Parish Council representatives, and community organization representatives. The
invocation was offered by Fr. Ararat and welcoming words were presented by Mr.
Shahan Keushgerian, chairman of the organizing committee. Me. Vartan
Dellekian, chairman of the Parish Council, spoke in French and acknowledged the
presence of the dignitaries. Fr. Ararat Kaltakdjian, Pastor of Holy Cross, took the
podium to hand out plaques of appreciation to a score of dedicated
parishioners of the church. He then invited Bishop Galstanian to deliver his message.
The Primate congratulated all those present on the dual anniversary occasions
and wished continued success and prosperity to Motherland Armenia and to the
Holy Cross Church.
His Eminence had special words of gratitude to Mayor Vaillancourt for his
compassion and understanding towards the needs of the Church, and expressed
optimism that working closely with the Mayor’s office, hopefully next year this
celebration will be held in the new church. “The sea hates cowards,” said the
Primate, and added, “we are in the sea and are prepared to face the challenge of
owning our church building and our community center to be able to serve better
our enlarging community in Laval.”
Mayor Vaillancourt thanked the community for the invitation and expressed
appreciation of the Armenian community in Laval for their diligence and
participation in the rapid development of this city. He then assured that everything
will be done to clear any obstacles by way of this community’s dream of a new
church building to come true. The Mayor’s words were received by a thunderous
applause. In her address, Liberal MP from Laval Raymonde Folco expressed her joy
that for the second year she is sharing the joy of the Armenian community in
the dual celebration of the anniversaries of Armenia’s independence and of
Holy Cross’ establishment.
Following a sumptuous dinner, the music was started by Arthur Apkarian’s
dynamic band, and soon the platform was filled with dancers. At the height of
jubilation, even Mayor Vaillancourt joined the Armenian popular “shourchbar”
dances.
The next morning, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Eminence Bishop
Bagrat Galstanian, assisted by Fr. Ararat and Fr. Vazken. The altar servers and
the joint choirs of both churches conducted the singing. At the end of the
Divine Liturgy, a special ceremony of Grace and Thanksgiving was conducted to
celebrate the 13th anniversary of Armenia’s independence.
The congregation was then led by a procession of the clergy and the choir to
the front yard of the church where the scouts of AGBU had erected a wooden
Cross and were prepared for the blessing of Armenia’s flag. Following special
prayers and songs of hymns, everybody joined to sing Armenia’s anthem “Mer
Hairenik”, while the flag was being raised slowly. The Primate spoke
enthusiastically thanking the scouts for their patriotism and invited everyone to join in the
major effort of building our new church in Laval and to work toward the
prosperity of the Diocese and the Armenian community in Canada.
Shortly after, the tent area was set up for lunch, and more celebrations with
music, songs and dances brought this festive occasion to a happy ending.

On Sunday, September 19, 2004 Holy Trinity Armenian Church of Toronto
celebrated the 13th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia. Upon the
directives of His Grace Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan, Primate of the Armenian
Church of Canada, all churches were instructed to celebrate this event with the
blessing of the national flag. Four students representing the Armenian Schools
of Toronto from Holy Cross School, Zaroukian School, St. Sahak & St. Mesrob
Saturday School and the Holy Trinity Armenian Church Sunday School, carried the
national flag to the altar where Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian blessed
it and delivered his sermon to the faithful. In his sermon, Fr. Zareh called
upon everyone to love, cherish and support our beloved homeland, Armenia.
Following his sermon Fr. Zareh invited Mrs. Rebecca Sevazlian, asking her to say
a few words to the faithful. Mrs. Sevazlian, who is 95 years old, is the
beloved mother of our church. She is a survivor of the Armenian Genocide and
dedicated her life to the Armenian Church by working voluntarily, and giving both
moral and monetary support over the years. In a very emotional moment, Mrs.
Sevazlian proclaimed “Keep and honor our flag, for this flag represents our
beloved Armenia”, she said.
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NEWS FROM THE MOTHER SEE OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN

On Sunday September 26, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, ordained the Chancellor of Holy
Etchmiadzin, Fr. Arshag Khachatryan, as a bishop in a ceremony in the
Cathedral of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians has assigned Very
Reverend Father Megerditch Apegha Broshian as the Dean of Vazgenian Theological
Seminary in Sevan. Fr. Broshian is a graduate of Gevorkian Theological Seminary.
During the year 2001-2004 he studied at Mir field College-Leeds University and
earned the degree of Masters in Theology from the University of Cardiff.
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REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CANADIAN DIOCESE PARTICIPATE IN PAN NORTH AMERICAN
YOUTH MEETING
Upon the directive and instruction of His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian,
representatives from the Canadian Armenian Diocese Talar Chichmanian, Shogher
Melengutchian, Armen DiMaria, David Kaprielian will participate in Pan North
American Youth meeting in Greenville, New York at Ararat Center (October 1-3).
The intent of this initiative is to bring together four young adult
representatives from each of the three North American Dioceses (Canadian, Eastern and
Western US) for a meeting to discuss common concerns and challenges related to
youth involvement in the Church. The meeting will be an appropriate occasion
to explore the possibility of a joint event that would assemble youth from the
three Dioceses as well as to investigate the feasibility of sponsoring a joint
pilgrimage to Armenia. Participants will draft a document to present to the
respective Primates and Diocesan Councils on ways to involve youth in the life
of the church.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL OF ST. GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR CATHEDRAL ORGANIZED APPLEPICKING
Yeretsgin Marine Zouloyan-Boyajyan
Sunday, 26 September was a memorable day for the Sunday School students of
St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral of Montreal. Organized by the Parents’
Committee of the School, the students enjoyed a day in nature by apple picking.
Following breakfast hosted in the residence of the School’s principal, Mrs.
Houri Hakimian, the children headed by bus to the orchards in the suburb of St.
Eustache, accompanied by members of the Parents’ Committee. It was a joy to
see the happy children going from tree to tree, engaged in picking apples and
filling the baskets they were carrying. Some had to stay in line to climb the
ladders to be able to pick the more attractive apples.
Besides giving the children of our Sunday School a happy and memorable day,
the aim of the trip was to bring the children in contact with the God given
nature and its blessings. At the end of the day, the children expressed their
heart-felt thanks to Mrs. Hakimian for the love and care she lavishes on each and
every of them.
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MEETING BETWEEN HOLY TRINITY ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH AND THE ARMENIAN
BENEVOLENT UNION
On Tuesday September 14, 2004, Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian and the
Parish Council of the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church held a joint
meeting with the newly appointed board members of the Toronto Armenian General
Benevolent Union.
The purpose of the meeting was to re-establish cooperation between the two
organizations and coordinate activities towards strengthening the Toronto
Armenian identity for future generations.
Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian stated that the time has come for these
two pillar organizations to exert a concerted effort in bringing back the
youth.
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INTERFAITH COALITION CELEBRATES 20TH YEAR OF PEACE GARDEN
On Sunday, September 19, 2004 the Multi-Faith Peace Coalition celebrated its
20th anniversary. The celebration began at 12:00 p.m. in Nathan Phillips
Square at Toronto’s City Hall and continued into the late evening. The
celebration was full of performances by singers and musical bands. At 3:00 p.m.
spiritual leaders from the coalition stepped up to the stage and began prayers and
readings from Holy Books. Following the prayers a tree planting ceremony was
held as a symbol of peace and friendship. Dn. Vrej Berberian, Assistant to Rev.
Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian, represented the Armenian Holy Apostolic
Church of Toronto, and expressed the respect and homage of the Armenian Church
towards all martyrs.

Twenty years ago on March 5, 1984 Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau
turned the sod to begin the construction of the Peace Garden. On October 2, 1984
Queen Elizabeth II dedicated the Garden. On September 14, 1984 the flame in
the Toronto Peace Garden was lit by Pope John Paul II from and ember that Rev.
Fr. Massey Lombardi, Chairman of the Multi-Faith Peace Garden Coalition,
carried to Toronto from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. He also poured the water
from Nagasaki into the pool of the Toronto Peace Garden. The Peace Garden
was erected as a remembrance of the nuclear conflagration that engulfed both
Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but also to remind all of us of the dangers of hatred and
the importance of tolerance and mutual respect. As such the Peace Garden is
both a somber memorial and shining reminder that we must pursue peace with all
of our strength and determination for it is surely within our grasp.

Twenty years after its completion, the flame of commemoration still burns
brightly, as does the dream of peace in the hearts of men and women of good will.
But events in Canada and around the world show that peace is a delicate
thing that must be cultivated with care and diligence. It is in that spirit of
stewardship that a collation of more than 20 faith communities has recently been
formed with the Honorable Art Eggleton as Honorary Chairman, to develop a
program that would celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Peace Garden. On
Sunday, September 19, 2004, thousands of Torontonians from all walks of life came
together to celebrate the diversity that is one of our city’s greatest
strengths, and through fellowship, reaffirm our commitment to peace in this city, in
this country and in this world. Everyone was confident that the commitment of
the coalition would make this a successful event. At the same time, they hoped
that they could count on the assistance of the City of Toronto to make this
celebration a meaningful occasion for all participants.
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Armenian opposition urges leader “to engage in political activities
earnestly”
Noyan Tapan news agency
1 Oct 04
YEREVAN
The [opposition] Justice bloc considers that in the current situation
in the Karabakh issue, which is unfavourable for Armenia, the
president should not miss an opportunity to speak from the rostrum of
the UN General Assembly.
At a 30 September briefing, Grigor Arutyunyan, a member of the Justice
bloc, said that it was clearly obvious from the reports by the
[former] rapporteur [of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of
Europe] on the Karabakh issue, Terry Davis, the US co-chairman of the
OSCE Minsk Group, Steven Mann, and other high-ranking officials as
well as articles published in the western media that the position of
the international community on the Karabakh issue is obviously in
favour of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity.
Given this, he said, [Armenian President] Robert Kocharyan is obliged
to personally answer to anti-Armenian attacks of Azerbaijani President
Ilham Aliyev made from the highest rostrums, and not give the tasks of
this kind to Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan.
The opposition calls on Robert Kocharyan “to engage in political
activities earnestly instead of studying the Chinese Wall”.
Vardan Oskanyan flew to New York to attend the 59th session of the UN
General Assembly. In turn, Armenian President Robert Kocharyan was
paying a state visit to China at that moment.

Europe, USA lobby Armenia to settle Karabakh problem – paper
Aravot web site, Yerevan
28 Sep 04
September entitled “Like a bolt from the blue” and subheaded “At
meetings with political party leaders, Western European diplomats
said that the Karabakh problem should be resolved on the basis of
Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity”
We have obtained details of a series of meetings between ambassadors
of European Union member countries [to Armenia] and representatives
of the National Unity Party, where the Karabakh settlement and ties
between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey were in the focus. Concrete
issues were discussed, which testifies to the fact that European
structures, in all probability, have already drawn up proposals which
will be submitted to the conflicting sides in the near future.
The German ambassador, Heike-Renate Peitsch, paid special attention
to these issues and held a lengthy conversation with the leader of
the National Unity Party [NUP], Artashes Gegamyan. On 24 September,
the NUP leader also met the deputy chairman of the Assembly of the
Western European Union and head of the Italian delegation to the
union, Marco Zacchera (he visited Armenia as part of his regional
trip aimed at drawing up a report on the South Caucasus countries),
the Italian ambassador to Armenia, Marco Clemente, and (?Floris Dego),
a representative of the assembly of the European Security and Defence
Identity.
Serious debates of processes that could take place in the region
and possible challenges and, in this context, Armenia’s potential
role were discussed. Although members of the delegations said that
the Karabakh problem should be resolved on the basis of compromises,
they nevertheless noted that they recognize Azerbaijan’s territorial
integrity and this should be a major principle in the settlement.
In turn, Armenia, it goes without saying, should put forward its
position and make it clear if it has an ally in this issue which
supports its approaches and is ready to reject the principle of
territorial integrity publicly backed by almost all countries. By
strange coincidence, almost at the same time, European countries
started kind of lobbying – the secretary-general of the Council of
Europe, Terry Davis, presented his report [on Nagornyy Karabakh],
and the US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Steven Mann, issued a
statement on inadmissibility of delaying a settlement to the conflict.
Dose this show that the moment when they will force us to settle
the Karabakh conflict is approaching? Artashes Gegamyan agreed with
this. “Western European countries and US diplomats never do anything by
chance, they always demonstrate tested and coordinated approaches,” the
NUP leader said. “It is noteworthy that after meeting me, Zacchera and
Clemente were to meet ambassadors of European Union member countries.”
Gegamyan also commented on the report by Terry Davis, which, he said,
the Armenian authorities are trying to go round by all means. “The
report mentions four UN Security Council resolutions which recognize
Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and the necessity of withdrawal
of Armenian troops from the liberated lands,” Gegamyan said. “No
comment is needed if we take into consideration Davis’s statement
that if the talks are deadlocked, the problem could be submitted to
the International Justice Court.”
The NUP chairman said he was bewildered that “the Armenian authorities
are dealing with insignificant issues and are trying to involve
the opposition in their discussions”. “How can they at this crucial
moment for the country deprive the opposition of opportunities to
debate these issues with officials live on TV so that the public is
informed about a possible turn of events. Alas, the authorities are
again playing bizarre games behind people’s back and one day they will
tell us about their decision like a bolt from the blue,” Gegamyan said.

US TO PROVIDE ABOUT $84 MILLION TO ARMENIA IN 2005
PanArmenian News
Sept 28 2004
28.09.2004 13:15
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Last weekend the US Senate approved $75 million
in assistance to Armenia in FY 2005, which represents a$10 million
increase from the aid approved by the House. The amount of the same
assistance to Azerbaijan will make $38 million. The Senate also agreed
on parity in military aid to Armenia and Azerbaijan amounting in $8.75
million for each country. Besides, Nagorno Karabakh will receive $2.5
million assistance.

Chinese-Armenian relations to enter new stage: Hu
Xinhua, China
Sept 27 2004
2004-09-27 23:32:12
BEIJING, Sept. 27 (Xinhuanet) — China is ready to make joint efforts
with Armenia to raise bilateral relations to a new level, said Chinese
President Hu Jintao here Monday.
Hu made the remark in talks with visiting Armenian President Robert
Sedrakovich Kocharyan, who is on his first state visit to China
as president.
Hu vowed to increase political trust, saying China and Armenia should
carry out multi-channel and multi-layer exchanges, keep up political
and diplomatic consultations and strengthen communication in such
international organizations as the United Nations.
The two countries should find new ways to expand trade by taking
advantage of their trade cooperation committee, said Hu, adding
that China encourages Chinese companies to step up cooperation with
Armenia and to increase their investment in Armenia’s infrastructural
construction.
Hu also advocated further exchanges and cooperation between thetwo
countries in the fields of culture, education, science and technology,
health and tourism.
Agreeing with the Chinese president, Kocharyan said Armenia
expects deepening bilateral relations with China, since the growing
relationship is of great significance to Armenia.
China has accumulated much experience in the process of developing
its market economy and practicing opening-up policy, which provides
a vital opportunity for trade cooperation, said Kocharyan.
Armenia recognizes China’s full market economy status, hoping the
two sides strengthen cooperation in such fields as energy, chemical
industry, agriculture and technology, said Kocharyan. Thetwo sides
could take proper measures to help the entrepreneurs enhance exchange
and understanding to expand cooperation.
Hu said China and Armenia have treated each other with mutual respect
and equality since they forged diplomatic ties 12 years ago.
Hu said he appreciated Armenia’s diplomatic policy that puts priority
on relations with China, one of the earliest countries torecognize
Armenia as an independent nation, and expressed thanks for Armenia’s
firm support in controversial areas such as Taiwan and Tibet.
Kocharyan said the two countries have seen sound economic development
and have taken similar stances on international issueswith no
political problems.
Kocharyan said Armenia would continue to adhere to “One-China Policy”
and support China’s reunification.
After the talks, the two heads of states signed a joint statement
and attended a signing ceremony for three cooperative agreements,
including an agreement on economic and technical cooperation.

Religion at heart of debate over Turkey’s EU bid
By Ayla Jean Yackley
ISTANBUL, Sept 23 (Reuters) – The chime of St. Anthony’s church bells
mingles with the mosque’s call to prayer in the heart of old Istanbul,
but it is a mere echo of the medley of religions that once prospered
in Turkey’s greatest city.
“There are many churches, but few Christians left to fill them. We are
all but dead and gone,” said an elderly man after finishing his
prayers in the neo-Gothic Franciscan church.
Nominally 99 percent Muslim, this nation of 70 million is also home to
tiny communities of Christians, Jews and others.
Freedom of religion is enshrined in the constitution. The fiercely
secular Turkish Republic, born from the ashes of the Ottoman Empire in
1923, was founded on a pro-Western path and rejects the religious rule
governing some Muslim countries.
Yet religion is at the crux of the debate over whether a Muslim EU
candidate belongs in mainly Christian Europe.
While Islam is not an official barrier to EU entry, breaches of
religious freedom will likely be included in the European Commission’s
Oct. 6 progress report on Turkey’s reform efforts.
“The EU is looking at religious rights. Steps have been taken, but
there is not enough progress,” said one EU diplomat.
At the turn of the last century, Istanbul’s non-Muslims outnumbered
Muslims in the multi-ethnic Ottoman Empire.
In the upheaval of World War One and the ensuing War of Independence,
hundreds of thousands of Armenians were killed and a million people
deported in a population exchange with Greece.
Others have fled only recently. Syriac Orthodox, who speak a form of
Aramaic, the language of Christ, abandoned their homeland in
southeastern Turkey in the 1990s amid separatist violence. A handful
have moved back but observers say they have little incentive to return
to the poor, deeply Muslim region.
“If Turkey is to join the EU, it ought to see (religious minorities)
as a cultural treasure,” said Andrew Palmer at SOAS in London. “The
government should be saying ‘Turkey is proud to have the Syriac
community in its midst, and we are doing everything to keep them there
and this ancient culture alive’.”
Syriacs and others do not have the official minority status of
Armenians, Jews and Greek Orthodox. For all, ownership rights are
unclear, making even simple repairs to buildings difficult.
Less than 3,000 Greeks remain, but the ecumenical patriarch is still
based here. The patriarchate sees the re-opening of the Halki
seminary, shut in the 1970s, as vital to its future.
Evangelical Christians, mostly converts from Islam, complain of
harassment by police who raid homes where they gather to study the
Bible. Some have been detained for proselytising.
ISLAM ALSO RESTRICTED
Experts estimate just four percent of Turks are Islamic radicals, but
keeping fundamentalism at bay means some religious expression among
Muslims must be controlled, secularists argue.
Devout women in the Islamic-style headscarf cannot attend university,
preventing many from entering professional life.
The state strictly regulates worship at the country’s 75,000
mosques. Imams are trained by the state, and the weekly sermon is
scripted at the religious affairs directorate in Ankara.
The staunchly secular military regularly purges officers, without
redress, who are suspected of Islamist leanings.
Rights groups say non-Sunni Muslims face official bias. Up to a fifth
of Turks are Alevi, a sect with loose ties to Shi’ism in which men and
women worship together and prayer includes dance and poetry.
Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan’s remark last year that “Alevism is not
a religion” has fed the claim of discrimination.
EU diplomats, while disappointed over a lack of dramatic progress,
acknowledge maintaining Turkey’s own brand of secularism as it expands
rights is a delicate balancing act.
09/23/04 04:52 ET

Over 15 tonnes of narcotics seized in operation in former Soviet republics
RIA news agency, Moscow
23 Sep 04
Over 15 tonnes of narcotic substances have been confiscated during the
Kanal-2004 operation by the law-enforcement bodies of the countries
belonging to the Collective Security Treaty Organization, RIA-Novosti
learnt from the public relations centre of the Russian Federal Service
for Control over the Trafficking of Narcotics and Psychotropic
Substances on Thursday [23 September]. The operation took place from
14 to 19 September. The CSTO member states include Russia, Armenia,
Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Over 2,700 kg of drugs were taken out of illegal circulation during
the operation, including 131 kg of heroin, over 2,200 kg of marijuana
and 52 kg of opium, the agency said.
The agency said over 1,400 crimes linked to drugs circulation were
uncovered during the operation, and over 1,200 criminal investigations
were launched.

OFFICE OF THE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC IN THE USA
122 C Street, NW, Suite 360, Washington, D.C. 20001
Tel: (202) 347-5166
Fax: (202) 347-5168
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site:
PRESS RELEASE
September 23, 2004
NKR ISSUES PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE TO SUPPORT TALENTED CHILDREN OF ARTSAKH
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the United
States today announced the release of a unique brochure, featuring quality
photographs of pristine landscapes, beautiful architecture and faces of
Artsakh. Printed in France, this high-quality brochure also contains
information on Artsakh, in both English and French.
Proceeds from this project will benefit talented children of Artsakh through
scholarships and grants to participate in international competitions.
Currently, these gifted students are deprived of any other source of
financial aid. They need your support to receive the education and
international exposure necessary to fully develop their potential, and
contribute to building a better future for our Homeland.
Already in circulation in Europe, the brochure will also raise awareness
about Artsakh and promote tourism to this ancient Armenian land.
The brochure is priced at $10.00, which includes the shipment within the
continental U.S. Five dollars from the sale of every brochure will benefit
talented children of Artsakh. The rest will cover production expenses.
To order your copy of the brochure, please send a check payable to the NKR
Office with a note `NK Brochure.’ Provide your full name, mailing address
and telephone number.
We also call on organizations and individuals to become distributors.
Discount rates are available.
The Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the United States is based in
Washington, DC and works with the U.S. government, academia and the public
representing the official policies and interests of the Nagorno Karabakh
Republic.
* * *
Photos: quality electronic images of the brochure can be requested by
sending an email to [email protected]
This material is distributed by the Office of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic
in the USA on behalf of the Government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. The
NKR Office is registered with the U.S. Government under the Foreign Agent
Registration Act. Additional information is available at the Department of
Justice, Washington, D.C.

Northern District Times (Australia)
September 22, 2004 Wednesday
No animosity insists group
A RYDE-based Armenian group has defended its relationship with
another Armenian group in the area.
The Northern District Times reported last month that the Armenian
Community Association of Australia (ACAA) was lobbying Ryde Council
to keep using a derelict clubhouse at Burrow Park.
Following the article, ACAA vice president Toros Boyadjian denied
claims Ryde Council offered his group an option to share the scout
hall at Santa Rosa Park, which is occupied by another Armenian group.
Mr Boyadjian said there were differences in dialect between the
parties but insisted there were no religious differences dividing
them.
Meanwhile, council has resolved to seek expressions of interest in
restoring the heritage building at a cost of $300,000.
“It’s expensive, I would be surprised if it turned out to be a viable
proposition,” Ryde Mayor Terry Perram said.
“It’s not a building that lends itself (to restoration).”
Cr Perram said the building would only have limited day use.
Mr Boyadjian said the ACAA would meet tonight (Wednesday) to discuss
whether it would pursue the option of restoring Burrow Park
clubhouse.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Turkiye
Sept 22 2004
PRODI SPOKESMAN DENIES ARMENIAN BORDER CONDITION FOR TURKEY’S EU BID
The European Union Commission yesterday adamantly denied rumors that
the re-opening of the Turkish-Armenian border would be added as a
precondition to beginning Ankara’s EU membership discussions. Marco
Vignudelli, the spokesman for commission head Romano Prodi, said that
Prodi had said nothing that would lead one to believe that such a
condition would be placed on Turkey, calling such claims
categorically false. Vignudelli further stressed that the border
issue could only be resolved by dialogue between the two countries.
/Turkiye/