Author: Maghakian Mike

RA PRIME MINISTER TIGRAN SARGSYAN RECEIVED NEWLY APPOINTED RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA VIACHESLAV KOVALENKO.

T uesday, 22 September 2009

RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Russian
ambassador to Armenia Viacheslav Kovalenko.

Congratulating the Ambassador on the start-up of his new mission,
the Prime Minister expressed confidence that he would endeavor
towards the deepening and continued strengthening of Armenian-Russian
relations. The head of government stressed that the bilateral ties
are on the upgrade now.

The parties have discussed a broad range of issues of mutual
interest. They spoke about boosting business exchanges and cooperation
in a number of spheres, as well as looked at the agenda of the upcoming
sitting of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission.

THE ARAM KHACHATURIAN TRIO PLANNING WORLD TOUR

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23.09.2009 14:45 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Aram Khachaturian Trio is planning a world
tour. The repertoire, terms and cities are being determined, violin
player Karen Shahgaldyan told a news conference in Yerevan.

For her part, pianist and director of Aram Khachaturian house museum
Armine Grigoryan noted that the Trio performs compositions of various
periods and genres.

"The Trio consists of talented musicians and I am happy for their
success," said Asatur Guzelyan, UK entrepreneur of Armenian descent,
who intends to sponsor the tour.

The Aram Khachaturian Trio was founded in 1999 as Arsika Trio
and was renamed in 2008. The Trio toured extensively throughout
Armenia, Russia, Switzerland, Central and South America. It has
also participated in a number of prestigious festivals, such as
the Festival de las Artes (Costa Rica) and Festival International
Cervantino (Mexico).

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN RECEIVED MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BARONESS CAROLINE COX

President.am
Sept 21 2009
Armenia

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received member of the House of Lords
in the United Kingdom, Chairperson of the British Armenia All-Party
parliamentary group, Baroness Caroline Cox.

By the September 16 decree of the President of Armenia, Caroline Cox
was awarded the Order of Honor for her significant contribution to
strengthening and deepening of the Armenian-British relations, as well
as for years-long relentless and dedicated humanitarian activities.

"This reward is a token of appreciation and gratitude of the Armenian
nation for all you have been doing," President Sargsyan said and added,
"We are always happy to host you in Armenia and we are proud to call
you friend."

The President of Armenia highly praised Baroness Cox’s attention toward
the problems of the Armenian people, her assistance, warm personality,
and vigorous work.

According to Caroline Cox, any reward is honorable but for her it is
double honor to receive such a high state award in Armenia. She said
that this was her 69th visit to Armenia and each visit registers new
impressions, changes, and progress.

Noting that these days the normalization of the Armenian-Turkish
relations was the most debated topic and that in the coming day
discussions would be conducted in different formats, the President of
Armenia said that in the coming weeks he would be visiting a number
of large Armenian communities abroad to listen to the opinion of our
brothers and sisters in Spyurk on this issue of a paramount importance
for the entire nation. Serzh Sargsyan introduced to Baroness Cox the
Protocols on the normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations and
stressed that the negotiations did not contain any precondition. "This
is a very difficult, painful but at the same time necessary process,"
underscored President Sargsyan.

Baroness Cox inquired also about the latest developments in the
NK peace process, on which President Sargsyan provided detailed
information.

PREMATURE RETURN OF REFUGEES CAN PROVOKE NEW OUTBREAKS OF CONFLICT

PanARMENIAN.Net
21.09.2009 13:59 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Coordinated and well-tested document is the most
reliable safety guarantee to NKR, RA President Serzh Sargsyan said
in an interview with Vesti TV channel. "The document should contain
clear formulations so that neither of parties: Armenia, Azerbaijan or
NKT should have any reasons to refuse from future actions or escalate
the conflict," RA President stated.

Focusing on recent developments in NKR conflict settlement process,
RA President mentioned the joint statement of RA, US and French
Presidents and publication of "Madrid principles". " Madrid principles
stipulate for referendum to determine the final status of NKR, return
of "security zone" territories, not included in Nagorno Karabakh
Autonomous region, under Azerbaijan’s control and normalization of
relations," RA President noted.

"Currently, negotiations are conducted at presidential and ministerial
level. Recently RF president joined the talks and the fist point of
principles was coordinated with his help. Presidents of Co-Chaining
states suggested to put the revised version of Madrid principles to
discussion," Serzh Sargsyan said.

When questioned about the return of Azeri refugees to NKR and
possibility of participation in referendum, RA President stated that
Azeri refugees have a perfect right to return to their native land,
still they have better do it upon final determination of NKR status,
as premature return of refugees can provoke new outbreaks of conflict.

PRESS RELEASE
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Contact: Vic Sosikian
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CALIFORNIA COURTS & RECOVERY OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE INSURANCE CLAIMS

COMMUNITY BRIEFING FEATURING MARK GERAGOS, HARUT SASSOUNIAN, SETO
BOYADJIAN, STEVE DADAIAN, SARO KERKONIAN, AND ARMEN HOVANNISIAN

The Armenian National Committee Western Region (ANC-WR) Legal Research
Task Force, in conjunction with the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF)
Western Region, Shant Student Association, and Armenian Bar
Association will be hosting a public briefing to inform, answer
questions, and discuss the implications of the recent 9th Circuit
Court of Appeals decision regarding California’s Armenian Genocide
Life Insurance recovery law.

The town-hall style community briefing will be held at St. Mary’s
Apostolic Church, located at 500 S. Central Avenue in Glendale,
California 91204-2007, on September 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. A panel of
experts and lawyers committed to appealing the court ruling will be
present to address how current developments affect insurance claimants
and what options the attorneys for the victims of the Armenian
Genocide will explore next.

Panelists leading the discussion include Mark Geragos, one of three
attorneys representing the genocide victims’ heirs, ANCA National
Board Member Seto Boyadjian, attorney and community activist Steve
Dadaian, and Armenian Bar Association members Saro Kerkonian and Armen
Hovannisian. The discussion will be moderated by Harut Sassounian, a
publisher of the California Courier.

The Armenian Bar Association will provide free MCLE credit to its
members. Non-members can receive credit for a nominal fee.

For more information on this event, please contact the ANC-WR office
at (818) 500-1918 or [email protected].

What: California Courts & Recovery of Armenian Genocide Insurance Claims
When: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Where: St. Mary’s Apostolic Church, 500 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA
91204-2007

MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS DOWN IN ARMENIA

Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am
Sept 18 2009
Armenia

The RA Statistical Service has published the macroeconomic indicators
of Armenia.

According to the report, an 18.4% economic decline was recorded
in the country this January-August. Armenia’s GDP totaled 1,716.8m
AMD GDP, and the number of unemployed reached 83,800 (an increase
of 10.8%). All the economic sectors recorded a decrease in output,
with a considerable decline recorded in the construction sector –
52.6%. In the other sectors the situation was as follows: industry
(11.9%); services (1.4%); agriculture (1.5%).

This January-April, Armenia’s foreign trade turnover showed a decrease
of 29.9%, with a 41.1% decrease in exports and 27% decrease in imports.

INTERIM COMMITTEE’S CONCLUSIONS BASED ON COMPREHENSIVE FACT STUDY

PanARMENIAN.Net
16.09.2009 22:04 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ "The interim parliamentary committee investigating
March 1, 2008 incidents was guided by Ombudsman’s report and
information obtained from international organizations," ARFD
parliamentarian Artsvik Minasyan told journalists.

"Commission arrived at the conclusion that on March 1, law enforcement
bodies did not undertake the investigative operations they were
supposed to. All their measures were aimed at stopping mass rallies,
i.e. the decision made remained on paper," Minasyan stressed.

YEREVAN TO HOST ALL ARMENIAN LAWYERS’ FORUM

PanARMENIAN.Net
17.09.2009 18:49 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ On September 19-21, Yerevan will host All Armenian
Layers’ Forum. 130 lawyers of Armenian heritage will participate,
forum organizer RA Diaspora Ministry reported.

All Armenian Layers’ Forum aims at creation of network to promote
collaboration between lawyers of Armenia and Diaspora.

WB: ‘CLIMATE SMART’ WORLD IS WITHIN REACH

PanARMENIAN.Net
16.09.2009 20:58 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Developing countries can shift to lower-carbon paths
while promoting development and reducing poverty, but this depends on
financial and technical assistance from high-income countries World
Bank says in a new report released today.

High-income countries also need to act quickly to reduce their carbon
footprints and boost development of alternative energy sources to
help tackle the problem of climate change, says the report.

World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change, released
in advance of the December meetings on climate change in Copenhagen,
says that advanced countries, which produced most of the greenhouse
gas emissions of the past, must act to shape our climate future. If
developed countries act now, a ‘climate-smart’ world is feasible, and
the costs for getting there will be high but still manageable. A key
way to do this is by ramping up funding for mitigation in developing
countries, where most future growth in emissions will occur.

"The countries of the world must act now, act together and act
differently on climate change," said World Bank President Robert
B. Zoellick.

RA PARLIAMENT HEARD MARCH 1, 2008 EVENTS INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE’S ACCOUNT

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16.09.2009 14:40 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ March 1, 2008 events investigation interim
committee’s account was presented at RA National Assembly by committee
head, ARP MP Samvel Nikoyan. Discussion of committee’s activities
discussion will be launched afterwards, PanARMENIAN.Net parliamentary
correspondent reported.

Committee’s conclusions are advisory in nature and non-obligatory.