HEAD OF ORGANIZATION FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS PROTECTION KILLED IN ARMENIA
Author: À. Mammadov
TREND, Azerbaijan
Aug. 9, 2006
(PanARMENIAN.Net) – Well-known entrepreneur, head of the Organization
for Children’s Rights Protection Alexander Givoyev was killed
on Ashtarak-Gyumri highway in Armenia. Upon receiving an alarm on
shooting the policemen found Givoyev’s body with wounds, reports Trend.
It was found out that the entrepreneur with his family was heading
for Gyumri in his own car. When he stopped at a shop and got off
the car an unknown fired on him out of a red VAZ-2199 car. Givoyev
died immediately. Shop assistant Gyulnara Karapetyan also died from
wounds. A criminal case was initiated and an investigation started,
reported Newsarmenia.ru.
–Boundary_(ID_U1exb2oulweirR6ti8 aBLw)–

CANADIAN COMPANY INTENDS TO MAKE LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS IN ARMENIA
Noyan Tapan
Aug 10 2006
YEREVAN, AUGUST 10, NOYAN TAPAN. The Canadian company Dundee Precious
Metals (DPM) purchased a large stake of Deno Gold Mining Company
(DGMC) CJSC (Armenia), which was founded in 2004, and intends to
make long-term investments in further development of the mines
near Kapan. Under an agreement signed in Yerevan on August 10,
the only shareholder of DGMC, British company Vatrin Investment
Ltd. passes 80% of its shares to Dundee Precious Metals. Paul Bushell,
representative of Vatrin Investment, told reporters that the deal’s
cost and other details will be announced later. At the same time,
Dundee Precious Metals expressed a willingness to invest 10 mln USD in
DGMC’s assets in the near future for research work and other capital
expenditures. For the same purpose, it is envisaged to get additional
crediting from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(EBRD). DGMC located in Kapan is carrying out mining in the Shahumian
polymetal mine and Kapan’s central copper mine. DPM, which is one of
Canada’s leading mining companies, intends to increase the annual
extraction at the mine to 1 mln tons instead of the current amount
of 300 thousand tons. Jonathan Goodman, Chairman and Chief Executive
Director of Dundee Precious Metals, said that there are all the three
prerequisites for their business in Armenia. These are a) the country’s
commitment to developing this sector, b) experienced workforce, c)
the possibility to manage the assets for a long-term perspective,
paying attention to the environmental issues. “Our goal is not just to
get money and run,” he noted. Paul Bushell expressed an opinion that
having such an investor as Dundee Precious Metals is a great success
for Armenia, as DPM intends to operate here for 20-25 years. “This
is your government’s policy success,” he noted. EBRD representative
Mark Rachovides reminded that the bank has already allocated a 4.5
mln-dollar credit to DGMC, which has achieved a remarkable success
in organizing production at the abandoned mines. He added that the
bank anticipates to sign bigger deals with this company in the future.

DOES ARMENIA WANT TO BE FRIENDS WITH TURKEY?
Ïðaâî Âûaîða, Azerbaijan
Democratic Azerbaijan
Aug. 9, 2006
Armenia is trying to be close with Turkey. Regnum News-Agency referring
to the document entitled Armenian commitments within the framework
of the Individual Partnership with NATO, placed in web-site of the
Ministry of Defence of Armenia informed. The document says that the
main purpose of Armenian foreign policy is a full-fledged integration
to European structures, and also aiming at being close with NATO,
it intends to activate practical and political cooperation with the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
The document highlights that allegedly “in the point of relations with
neighbors Armenia desires stability and security in the region as well
as a constructive development and improving of these relations. Armenia
makes efforts aiming at peace regulation of the Nagorno-Garabagh
conflict and will assist the OSCE Minsk Group.”
It is noteworthy that “Armenia provided to be aimed at regulating
of relations with Turkey and will be consistent with regulation of
a constructive dialogue with Turkey, including relations with Turkey
for these purposes.” The document affirms so.
It is appropriate mention that Armenia is a military-strategic partner
of Russia, a member of the Organization of Treaty for Collective
Security, and also a military bastion of Russia in the South
Caucasus. Because making a curtsey towards the European structures,
particularly NATO, can mean the policy of double standards. While
NATO-Russian relationship develops not simple and Russia has been
always against NATO enlargement to the East, Armenian foreign policy
looks hypocritical and double-faced. The statement that Armenia
will assist the OSCE Minsk Group causes distrust, as its destructive
position and desire to keep status quo is also available.
Armenian’ desire “to be consistent with regulation of a constructive
dialogue with Turkey” within the context of the demands of recognition
of “Armenian genocide”, and consequently, demands of compensation
from Turkey, are beneath criticism, in general.
–Boundary_(ID_epXW9h9fbl/uqM3JXya92w)–

T.TOROSIAN: IMPOSSIBLE TO CREATE A FULL-FLEDGED PARTY IN A YEAR
Noyan Tapan
Aug 10 2006
YEREVAN, AUGUST 10, NOYAN TAPAN. It’s impossible to create a
full-fledged party in a year. Tigran Torosian, the the RA National
Assembly Speaker, expressed such an opinion, commenting upon the
possible role of the “Bargavach Hayastan” (“Prospering Armenia”) and
“Miavorum Hanun Hayastani” (“Unification in the Name of Armenia”)
parties, which are newly being formed, in the political life of the
country. Responding the question concerning RA Prosecutor General
Aghvan Hovsepian’s standing up for the “Miavorum Hanun Hayastani”
party, in the interview given to the “France-Armenie” magazine, the
NA Speaker said that one must remember the experience of Artashes
Tumanian, the fomer head of the RA President’s staff when the latter
founded a party and when it became obvios that he had a serious
role, he was discharged. “Mr.Hovsepian is the Prosecutor General
of the country, he is also a lawyer, and I think that the following
developments will not have a similar outcome. But I agree that legal
bodies must have no participation in the political life,” the NA
Speaker said.
“Parties, which are not fully formed yet, are of some danger for the
political multi-party system, as not having any experience, not having
a fully formed party, groups of people attempt to use other means for
having success. It may be financial means, may be administrative means,
etc.,” Tigran Torosian said.

RUSSIA TO AIM AT RAPID SETTLEMENT OF NAGORNO-GARABAGH CONFLICT
Ïðaâî Âûaîða, Azerbaijan
Democratic Azerbaijan
Aug. 9, 2006
On August 8 Safar Abiyev, the Minister of Defence of Azerbaijan,
General Colonel met with Vasiliy Istratov, the Ambassador of Russia
to Azerbaijan. Minister congratulated the guest on new appointment and
wished him successes in development of Azerbaijan-Russian relations.
Safar Abiyev, General-Colonel said that Azerbaijan is ongoing
collaboration with Russia in many fields, including military field.
He told: “Russia is our historical neighbor. We have to make all
efforts for maintenance and development of neighborhood traditions.
It is not by chance that 50th anniversary of the meeting of the
Council of Ministers of Defence of CIS was held recently in Baku. It
was extremely useful arrangement.”
V. Istratov, the Ambassador told: “I am very pleased being appointed
as Ambassador to Azerbaijan. I believe that nothing will impede
development of Azerbaijan-Russian bilateral relations. Azerbaijan
should become Russian partner in all fields. We’ll make all efforts for
that. The efforts of the President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin
and the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev aim at this purpose. We
shall continue our cooperation with Azerbaijan in military field.”
Regarding the settlement of Azerbaijan-Armenian Nagorno-Garabagh
conflict, the Minister of Defence of Azerbaijan emphasized: “We desire
that Russian Federation as Co-Chairman State activates its efforts
once more for conflict regulation. Russia knows well the history and
reasons of appearance of this conflict.”
V. Istratov said: “Azerbaijan is an important State for Russia in
the South Caucasus region. Russia will aim at rapid settlement of
Nagorno-Garabagh conflict.”
The meeting exchanged views concerning perspectives of
Azerbaijan-Russian cooperation in all fields.
–Boundary_(ID_k2mU3hquNLZA/DrSsBJ6Dw)–

T.TOROSIAN: PAWNING FOR GETTING OFF WITH CALL UP IS AN UNSUCCESSFUL SOLUTION
Noyan Tapan
Aug 10 2006
YEREVAN, AUGUST 10, NOYAN TAPAN. Tigran Torosian, the RA National
Assembly Speaker, believes that the pawn for getting off with the
call up for studying abroad is an unsuccessful solution. Responding
a reader’s question in the “Azg” daily internet site, he said that
this system brings to a fact that children from poor families lose
the possibility of getting high-quality education, even if the
foreign university covers all expenses. The one asking the question
criticized that decision of the RA Government, according to which,
boys going abroad to study, are obliged to pay pawn equivalent to 10-15
thousand dollars to the state treasure house for being transferred
to the reserve.
“Though the goal is understandable: to make students interested
in returning Armenia. And a student, got the privilege, who is
transferred to the reserve, must be under an obligation towards
the Fatherland. But this student must be returned Armenia owing
to attention and care,” the NA Speaker said. Tigran Torosian also
said that the Ministry of Education and Science must keep an eye on
the process and progress of education of students studying abroad,
and after they return Armenia, it must propose a job of at least 1-2
years at a state structure. “Still in 1999 I gave this idea to the
Minister of Education of that time, who considered it very attractive,
but no step has been taken by now.
Probably, it needs to be fixed by a law,” the NA Speaker said in
his answer.

BRITISH INTERNET SITE DEVOTED TO KARABAKH CONFLICT
Author: R. Aghayev
TREND Information, Azerbaijan
Aug. 9, 2006
There is an Internet site ( ) devoted to the
Karabakh Conflict that functions in Great Bratain, the Chairman of
the London-Azerbaijan Society Talekh Heydarov told Trend.
The Internet site represents the full information about the
Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, the history of Karabakh, its famous
faces in history, a lot of photographs and video files. The site will
particularly focus its attention on fires committed by Armenians on the
occupied territories of Azerbaijan, mass destruction of Azerbaijani
historical and cultural and religion monuments in Karabakh and many
other things.
“It should be mentioned that the Armenian lobby has worked and lived
there for over hundred years. However, over the last 10-15 years we
have seen that the British common people`s opinions about Azerbaijan
has been changed for the better. We do all possible to overcome
Armenians and bear the truth about Karabakh, and I think that we
have won Armenians in this direction, since many British people have
already known whom Karabakh is belong to. There are many Britons who
are aware of Armenia as well. However, those Britons who are aware
both of Armenia and Azerbaijan support Azerbaijan, since they know
alt the truth. We have done a good job and will work even better in
the future. Our weapons is information”, told T. Heydarov. He also
added that the London-Azerbaijan Society also publishes the magazine
of “Visions of Azerbaijan in Britain” devoted to policy, economy,
culture and history of Azerbaijan.
T. Heydarov expressed his satisfaction with British-Azerbaijani
relations at all levels, and added that the British Government supports
and acknowledges the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.

PEOPLE’S OPINION TO BE OF DECISIVE ROLE IN ISSUE OF ACCEPTING RA NEW HYMN
Noyan Tapan
Aug 10 2006
YEREVAN, AUGUST 10, NOYAN TAPAN. The RA Ministry of Culture and Youth
Issues got 85 claims for participation in the competition of the
RA new hymn from June 8 to August 1 inclusive. As Minister Hasmik
Poghosian stated at the August 9 press-conference, the claims were
dispensed among the following nominations: “New Word and New Music,”
“Famous Word and New Music,” “Famous Word and Famous Music,” “Famous
Music and New Word.” By results of the first stage of the competition,
5 of the presented works entered the second stage. Those are works
written on Tigran Mansurian’s music and Yeghishe Charents’ text,
Yervand Yerznkian’s music and text of an author with “Ararat B” pen
name, on Edgar Hovhannisian’s music and Vahagn Davtian’s text, Aram
Khachatrian’s music and Arsen Soghomonian’s text, Robert Amirkhanian’s
music and Lyudvig Durian’s text. H.Poghosian mentioned that during
the second stage of the competition which will be held in the form
of public hearings, the mentioned 5 works will be performed in two
variants: by a symphony orchestra and by a choir to the accompaniment
of symphony orchestra. According to the Minister, though a competition
board consisting of 22 people will make the final decision, but the
public opinion will be of a decisive role in the issue of choice of
the RA new hymn.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

SECOND AZERI SCHOOL TO BE OPENED IN LONDON
Author: R.Agayev
TREND Information, Azerbaijan
Aug. 9, 2006
An Azerbaijani school is already functioning in London, and the second
one is intended to be opened, the chairman of London-Azerbaijani
Society Taleh Heydarov told Trend.
He stressed that the society has been functioning in London since
2004. “I think that such type of organization assumes a great
importance for Azerbaijan because there are few imagines about
Azerbaijan in the world, especially in Europe. Therefore, our goal
is to present Azerbaijan, its history, culture, etc to British people.
We have held many measures in this direction. Our first measures
was a cultural night of Azerbaijan and more than 200 British people,
including students got familiar with our national music and kitchen,”
Heydarov told.
The second measure was dedicated to Karabakh, to which we had invited
the American journalist Tomas Golth who has seen the horrors of
Khojali tragedy committed by Armenians in 1992. During the measures,
reports were delivered by Azerbaijani ambassador to Britain, former
British ambassador to Azerbaijan Rojer Tomas and Prof. of Edinburgh
University Gulam Rza Sabiri Tebrizi. Besides, the event brought
together more than 100 students, professors and politicians.
Heydarov pointed out that the society has very close relations with
Turkish, Russian and Iranian organizations which support each others.
“We participate in each other’s measures. Yet our relations with Moslem
organizations are inactive, but we will activate them,” he said, adding
that together with many organizations, including Anglo-Azeri Society we
have provided assistance to refugees and orphan children in Azerbaijan.
Besides, the chairman of the society mentioned the intention of the
society to actively participate at the forum world Azerbaijani youths
scheduled for August 12 in Baku.

AZERI FM CONCLUDES HIS VISIT TO SWEDEN
Author: A.Ismayilova
TREND Information, Azerbaijan
Aug. 9, 2006
The Azerbaijani Foreign Minister, Elmar Mammadyarov, is to be back
from Sweden on 9 August.
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry told Trend that Azerbaijani on 8
August Mammadyarov had a meeting with the Swedish Secretary of State
for Industry and Trade, Oven Erik Seder. Talks were held at the Trade
Council of Sweden and the Russian Swedish Trade Chamber.
The Azerbaijani FM also met with the Vice President of the
Parliamentary Assembly of OSCE, Swedish MP, Ton Finskard.
The Azerbaijani FM discussed the problem of Nagorno-Karabakh in
a meeting with the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE, special
representative of the organization on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict,
Goran Lennmarker.