French Ambassador to Armenia confidant the Armenian-Turkish border will be
opened

ArmRadio.am
27.10.2006 13:12
October 27 Secretary of the Presidential Council on National Security,
RA Defense Minister Serge Sargsyan received the Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Armenia Henry Cuny, on
the occasion of completion of the latter’s mission in our country.
Speaking about the gradually deepening Armenian-French relations, the
Minister said that French President Jacques Chirac’s visit was a
bright evidence of it, and it was a great even in the life of the
country.
In his turn, Henry Cuny informed that he highly assesses the warm
attitude of Armenia toward his country and added: `I have special
attitude toward the Armenian nation and its culture. I’m leaving,
taking a rich library about Armenia. I’m sure that during my next
visit peace will be established and the borders will be open. Closed
border is an anachronism, an improper step by a country applying for
EU membership.’
Thanking for the productive activity during the Ambassador’s tenure in
office, particularly for the cooperation in the military sphere, Serge
Sargsyan wished success to Henry Cuny in his further activity.

RA Defense Minister met with members of NATO Advisory Group

ArmRadio.am
27.10.2006 11:44
October 26 President of the interagency commission coordinating the
elaboration of RA draft National Security Strategy, Secretary of the
Presidential Council on National Security, RA Defense Minister Serge
Sargsyan met with members of the NATO International Advisory
Group. The Group comprised Minister Plenipotentiary of the MFA of
Slovenia Damyan Bergant, Adviser to the National Defense Minister of
Lithuania James Gribovski, German Adviser to RA Government on Security
Issues, Mayor General Holger Zamet, Representative of the UK Defense
Ministry, Mayor General John Drevienkevich, Director of the
International Relations Institute of Latvia, Dr. Atis Leints,
representative of the Klement Ohridski University of Sofia, Professor
Todor Tanev.
`Armenpress’ was told at the Press Service of RA Defense Ministry, at
the start of the meeting the representative of Great Britain noted
that the Advisory Group welcomes all the provisions of RA National
Security Strategy on the development of state and civil society.
Turning to security issues, members of the Group spoke about the
complex geopolitical and strategic situation of Armenia, stating that
two of the bordering countries ` Azerbaijan and Turkey ` have
blockaded their common border with Armenia, and the vital route
linking our country to the rest of the world passes through Georgia
and Iran, which have found themselves in a complex geopolitical
situation.
Turning to Armenia’s foreign policy, members of the Group noted that
it is primarily connected with the existence of two dearest questions
for every Armenian ` Nagorno Karabakh and Genocide.
At the end of the meeting the guests declared that in such situation
Armenia has taken the decision to lead a balanced policy both from
strategic or global and military or regional perspectives.

Sweden interested in expanding relations with Armenia

ArmRadio.am
27.10.2006 14:05
The newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden Hans Gunnar
Adén (seat in Stockholm) handed his credentials to RA President
Robert Kocharyan.
Congratulating the Ambassador on appointment, the President highly
assessed the current level of the Armenian-Swedish political dialogue.
Ambassador Adén noted that henceforth his country will provide
greater time and attention to its relations with the countries of the
South Caucasus, including Armenia.
As an impulse for further development of bilateral cooperation the
parties mentioned RA president Robert Kocharyan’s official visit to
Sweden.
The interlocutors stressed that cooperation under the European New
Neighbors Policy provides new opportunities for expansion of
cooperation.
Attaching importance to the economic component of Armenian-Swedish
relations, Robert Kocharyan considered it necessary to form a legal
contractual field and organization of business forums.
During the meeting reference was made also to Armenian-Turkish
relations and regional questions.

Armenian Culture Week to be held in Krasnodar University

ArmRadio.am
27.10.2006 14:37
October 30 ` November 3 Armenian culture week will be held in
Krasnodar University of the Russian Ministry of Interior
Affairs. `Yerkramas’ newspaper of Russian Armenians informs that the
week is organized in the framework of the Year of the Republic of
Armenia in the Russian Federation. Different events will be held in
the University in the framework of the Armenian Culture Week, which
will be concluded with a concert on November 3.

Andranik Margaryan received the French Ambassador

ArmRadio.am
27.10.2006 15:08
October 27 RA Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan received the French
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Henry Cuny, who is
completing his diplomatic mission in our country.
The Prime Minister highly assessed the Ambassador’s cooperation with
RA Government and noted that during Mr. Cuny’s tenure in office
Armenian-French relations acquired a new quality, mutual visits on the
high level, as well as conduct of diverse events on the state level
greatly promoted the reinforcement and deepening of the friendship
between the two countries.
The Ambassador thanked for warm words and kind wishes and expressed
the hope that during his further visits he will see Armenia in a
better condition, in peace and stability, from which all the countries
of the region will benefit. He underlined, however, that it does not
depend on Armenia only and welcomed Armenia’s efforts to launch
dialogue with neighbors and stressed the importance of improvement of
relations with Turkey and opening of the borders.
Henry Cuny attached importance to the negotiation process on the
settlement of the Karabakh issue in the framework of the OSCE Minsk
Group and keeping the attention of the international community focused
on the question, which will become a certain guarantee of peace,
since, according to him, the international community will not tolerate
the resolution of the conflict in a military way.

ANCA: Richard Hoagland’s candidacy not acceptable for Armenia

ArmRadio.am
27.10.2006 15:42
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) continues voicing
its concern about Richard Hoagland’s appointment as new Ambassador to
Armenia. `We continue insisting on our position: it is certain that
Hoagland is not a proper candidate for Armenia, particularly for
denying the Armenian Genocide,’ ANCA Press Secretary Elizabeth
Chuljyan told `Armenpress.’ She added that they are waiting for the
next step after Senator Menendez’s block on Hoagland’s nomination.
`Certainly, the Department of State should decide what it should do
for the resolution of the question: to uphold the status quo, to
bypass the Senate and appoint Richard Hoagland, or what is more
acceptable, suggest a new candidacy,’ Elizabeth Chuljyan noted
Let us remind that September 12 US Senator, Democrat Bob Menendez
blocked Richard Hoagland’s confirmation as new Ambassador to Armenia.

RA Ambassador to Norway handed his credentials to King Herald 5th

ArmRadio.am
27.10.2006 17:17
October 26 RA Ambassador to Norway Ara Ayvazian handed his credentials
to Herald 5th King of Norway.
During the meeting the parties expressed appreciation for trends and
prospects of development of bilateral relations. Special reference was
made to numerous expressions of friendly relations between Armenia and
Norway.
At the request of the King of Norway, Ambassador Ara Ayvazian
presented the political and economic situation in Armenia and the
relations with neighboring countries.
The parties underlined the importance of development of the dialogue
of civilizations as an important means for reinforcement of
international stability and security.

Democrats expected to win in US Congressional elections

ArmRadio.am
27.10.2006 16:57
`If Democrats win in the upcoming Senate and House elections, then
most probably, Nancy Pelosi, known for her pro-Armenian position ever
since 1986, will be elected Chairman of the Senate of 110th
convocation.’ Press Secretary of the Armenian National Committee of
America (ANCA) told `Armenpress.’ She added that in case of victory of
the Republicans Denis Hustert, who has been constantly blocking the
vote on the Armenian Genocide, may keep his office.
Chuljian added that preference is not given to the Democrats; the
choice depends on the position of this or that candidate.
Nevertheless, in case of equal conditions preference will be given to
Democrats. ANCA has already declared the names of 16 Senate and 196
House pro-Ammonia candidates, the majority of which are
Democrats. ANCA has also sent questionnaires to over 1000 candidates
to find out their position on the Armenian issues.
The American Armenian community has been urged to vote for those
candidates who have always supported the pro-Armenian resolution of
questions like the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, Javakhk issue,
recognition of the Armenian Genocide, reinforcement of US-Armenia
relations, lifting of the blockade of Armenia by Azerbaijan and
Turkey.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Azerbaijan lays claim to Armenian lands

ArmRadio.am
27.10.2006 17:32
Up to now not only Armenians but also the rest of the world was
confident that Garni, Geghard and Haghartsin are Armenian
cultural-historical monuments.
However, this year in the international book fair in Frankfurt
Azerbaijan informed that the above-mentioned are Azerbaijani
monuments, President of the ` Antares’ Holding Armen Martirosyan
declared today. Part of the Azerbaijani books presented at the
exhibition were dedicated to Armenian places of interest.
The map of Armenia was depicted on the second page of the book. The
imagination of Azeris was not restricted to his. They published and
presented another book titled `Karabakh,’ which pictured not only
Nagorno Karabakh and its cultural monuments, but also the liberated
territories.

October 27, 2006
PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 248-7737
Fax: (818) 248-7745
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: <; PRELATE TO CONDUCT HOLY MASS AND PRESIDE OVER CELEBRATIONS ON THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. GREGORY CHURCH On the afternoon of Friday, October 27, 2006, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, departed for San Francisco to join the Pastor, Board of Trustees, Ladies Association, and parishioners in celebrating the 40th anniversary of St. Gregory Church. The festivities will begin with dinner on Friday evening at the Saroyan Hall of the Khachaturian Armenian Community Center, and continue with a gathering organized by the Ladies Association at the same hall on Saturday. On Sunday, the Prelate will conduct Holy Mass and deliver his sermon at St. Gregory Church. On Monday morning, the Prelate will visit Krouzian-Zakarian-Vasbouragan School, where the students have organized a performance in honor of Armenian Cultural month, following which he will meet with the school principal and staff. PRELATE ATTENDS RECEPTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATOR CHUCK POOCHIGIAN On the evening of Thursday, October 26, a private reception and dinner, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kosti and Marion Shirvanian, took place in support of Senator Chuck Poochigian's campaign for Attorney General of California. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, was in attendance to offer the invocation. The evening began with welcoming remarks by Kosti Shirvanian, who greeted the guests and welcomed special guest and keynote speaker the Honorable Governor George Deukmejian. The emcee of the evening was former District Attorney of Los Angeles County Robert Philibosian. RELATE REPRESENTED AT THE AGBU SYMPOSIUM On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian General Benevolent Union, a one-day symposium will take place at USC on Saturday, October 28. Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will represent the Prelate. PRELATE CONVEYS HIS BLESSINGS TO THE ARMENIAN SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES On the evening of Saturday, October 28, the Armenian Society of Los Angeles will celebrate its 50th anniversary at Brandview Collection in Glendale. Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will represent the Prelate and present his letter of blessing and best wishes.