PROTEST MARCH AGAINST ‘GENOCIDE’ MONUMENT IN LYON
Zaman, Turkey
March 7 2006
Having been a matter of political discussion for the last two years,
the construction of the so-called Armenian genocide monument has
started in Lyon, France.
Opposition associations in Lyon, claiming it would distort the
historical fabric, failed prevent the construction of the monument
in the historical center of the city, which is included in UNESCO’s
World Heritage List.
Associations resorted to the court to overturn the decision.
Turkish citizens protesting the Lyon Municipality and the construction
of the monument will march in Lyon after Paris.
The Council of Turkish Culture Associations in Rhone-Alpes returned
empty handed from the municipality in its efforts to stop the
construction.
Though they showed pictures proving that the monument was being
constructed solely for the so-called Armenian genocide, the association
voiced that the municipality parried their demand by saying that the
monument was being built for all genocides.
Turkish associations asked for a demonstration permit, notifying that
Turkish people in and around Lyon would march on March 18.
The French, who built Komitas genocide monument in a UNESCO protected
area in 2001, has not been able to find an appropriate place to build
the statue of Ataturk, despite Turkey’s efforts for years.

RA NA PRESIDENT ARTUR BAGHDASARYAN’S CONGRATULATORY ADDRESS ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
National Assembly of RA, Armenia
March 7 2006
Artur Baghdasaryan, President of the National Assembly of the Republic
of Armenia, sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of the
International Women’ Day where it reads:
“I warmly congratulate all the women of Armenia and Diaspora on the
occasion of the March 8, International Women’s Day. It is symbolic
that the Women’s Day coincides with spring, awakening of nature,
renaissance, and re-affirms the women’s specific role of giving joy
and happiness, confidence and continuation of life.
In the Armenian history there is thousands of evidence about the
Armenian women being side by side with men in hard conditions for
the nation and state defending their Motherland and home, at the same
time remaining affectionate and kind.
I am sure that the vital mission of protecting our nation and
Motherland is continuous for our women, and they are always the
guarantee of our longevity both in the Motherland and abroad.
Once again I congratulate all women on the occasion of their holiday,
wish them happiness, success and accomplishment of devout wishes.”

WASHINGTON RECALLED ITS AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA FOR STATEMENTS ON THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Regnum, Russia
March 7 2006
Ambassador Plenipotentiary of the US in Armenia John Evans has been
recalled to Washington. According to “The California Courier”, Evans
already informed about it the Armenian government. The reason of the
recall is statements of the Ambassador regarding the Armenian Genocide
in Ottoman Turkey in 1915. According to the source, US Senate already
approved new Ambassador, current head of American diplomatic mission
in Tajikistan Richard Hoagland.
On February 19, during a meeting with representatives of the Armenian
community in San-Francisco, John Evans told about “importance of the
Armenian Genocide recognition.”
He said that he studied the fact about the Genocide of Armenians, and
that he always wanted to “call things with their real names, but the
official US policy did not change, because Turkey is an important US
partner in military sphere.” He said that “all American officials never
denied this fact, and I think that it is unsuitable for American to
play on words in such case.” Evans stated that “the Armenian Genocide
was the first genocide of 20th Century,” and noted that the world then
was not prepared for suitable reaction, but now the problems will be
seriously discussed. Earlier, American officials never used the tern
“genocide” to the events of early XX century in Armenia.
On February 28, speaking in US Embassy in Armenia, John Evans decided
to give a more precise definition to his speech of February 19. He
said that official US position is still the same, and in his previous
statement he declared only his personal opinion. He expressed regret
that his statement caused misunderstanding.
It should be noted that Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for
European Affairs Matthew Bryza is currently visiting Yerevan.

TURKEY TO GIVE MILITARY HELP TO AZERBAIJAN
Prime News Agency, Georgia
March 7 2006
Tbilisi. March 07 (Prime-News) – Turkey is ready to give military help
to Azerbaijan in case of corresponding agreement, APA news agency says,
as quoting Turan Moral, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan.
According to him, two countries have not signed an agreement on close
military cooperation yet.
Turan Moral also said that he was against military resolution of
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
According to him, Turkey was assisting Azerbaijan only in construction
of military units within the frameworks of the present agreement.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

CSTO CHIEF MEETS WITH ARMENIA FM
by Tigran Liloyan
ITAR-TASS News Agency
March 14, 2006 Tuesday 05:52 AM EST
General Secretary of the Collective Security Treaty Organization
(CSTO) Nikolai Bordyuzha, who arrived in the Armenian capital for
a working visit on Tuesday, discussed with Armenian Foreign Minster
Vartan Oskanyan the situation in the CSTO zone of responsibility and
ways of improving its activity.
“Issues of CSTO cooperation with other international organizations
were considered,” Itar-Tass learnt at the Press and Information
Department of the Armenian Foreign Ministry.
In this context, Nikolai Bordyuzha informed the interlocutor on the
results of his visits to Central Asian countries and the U.N.
headquarters. The sides exchanged opinions on preparations for a
session of the Collective Security Council and for meetings of other
CSTO bodies.
The CSTO includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia
and Tajikistan.

ARMENIANS VIOLATED CEASE-FIRE, ONE AZERI SOLDIER KILLED, ONE WOUNDED
Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
March 7 2006
Armenians violated cease-fire, one Azeri soldier was killed another
was wounded. Defense Ministry press service told APA that from the
positions in occupied Ashagi Seyidahmedli village, Fuzili, Armenian
Armed Forces units fired on the opposite positions of Azerbaijani Armed
Forces at pm 12.00 on March 6. Azerbaijani Armed forces 19-year-old
soldier Nazim Muhiddin Vali was wounded and his health condition is
bad now.
He was drafted to the military service by Oghuz Military Registration
Office in June, 2005.
Armenian Armed Forces shot 20-year-old Azeri soldier Chahangirov
Perviz Akif at 4.45 on March 7 from their positions in south-west of
Giziloba village, Terter. He was drafted to the military service by
Khachmaz Military Registration Office in April, 2005.

A SOLDIER DIES, ANOTHER GETS INJURED INCEASFIRE BREACH IN AZERI-ARMENIAN FRONTLINE
Author: E.Javadova
TREND Information, Azerbaijan
March 7 2006
A soldier died and another got injured during the armistice breach
in the Azerbaijani-Armenian frontline on 6 and 7 March, the Defense
Ministry of Azerbaijan announced.
Nazimov Muhiddin Veli, an Azerbaijani soldier, got injured in a firing
of the Azerbaijani positions on 6 March at 12:00 from the Armenian
positions in Ashagi Seyidahmedli village of Fizuli, which is currently
under Armenian occupation. Nazimov, 19, was called up to military
service by the Military Commissariat of Oguz District in July 2005.
Jahangirov Parviz Asif, an Azerbaijani soldier, died as a result of
firing on 7 March at 04.45 from the enemy’s positions in southwest
of Giziloba village of Terter District. Jahangirov, 20, was called up
to urgent military service in April 2005 by the Military Commissariat
of Khachmaz District.
The leadership of the Defense Ministry expressed its condolences to
the parents and relatives of the killed soldier.

U.S. DEPUTY STATE SECRETARY ON EUROPE AND EURASIA TO VISIT ARMENIA ON MARCH 15-16
ARKA News Agency, Armenia
March 14 2006
YEREVAN, March 14. /ARKA/. The U.S. Deputy State Secretary on Europe
and Eurasia Daniel frid will visit Armenia on March 15-16 within the
frames of regional visit, according to the Press Service of the U.S.
Embassy in Armenia.
According to the press release, Frid will be accompanied by the
American Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Steven Mann.
The day before the US delegation arrived form Georgia in Azerbaijan
and after visit to Armenia American officials will leave for Ankara
on March 16 and on March 17 they will return to USA.

RUSSIA 10 TIMES BEHIND AZERBAIJAN IN GROWTH
Kommersant, Russia
March 7 2006
Of CIS member states, Azerbaijan posted the highest rates of industrial
growth in January 2006, the CIS Inter-State Statistics Committee said
in the report promulgated Monday, March 6, 2006.
In Azerbaijan, the industrial output climbed 40.2 percent on year
in January 2006, the CIS Statistics Committee reported. Belarus
had 12.6-percent growth, Tadjikistan posted 10.3 percent. Russia’s
industry manifested just the 4.4-percent advance in the first month
of the year and Kazakhstan showed acceleration of 0.5-percent.
Kyrgyzstan posted the 8.3-percent decline vs. January 2005. The
indicator lost 2.9 percent on year in Ukraine, 1.3 percent in Armenia
and 1.0 percent in Moldova. No information was provided about the
industry’s performance in Georgia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

ARMENIAN ARMED FORCES VIOLATED CEASE-FIRE IN GAZAKH
Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
March 7 2006
Defense Ministry press service told APA that Armenian side broke
the cease-fire again. From the positions in 1km to the north-east of
Berkaber village, Ijevan, Armenian Armed Forces fired on the positions
of Azerbaijani Armed Forces in Gizil Hajili village, Kazakh at 18.30
on March 6.
Armenians also fired on positions of Azerbaijani Armed Forces in
Farahli village, Kazakh by sub-machine and machine guns from their
positions in Noyamberyan from 1.10 a.m to 1.15 a.m on March 7.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress