AzerTag, Azerbaijan
Feb 25 2005

AZERBAIJAN-ITALY BUSINESS FORUM HELD
[February 25, 2005, 17:17:17]

The Azerbaijan-Italy business forum was held at the `Aldrovandi
Palace’ of Rome, February 25. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev
attended the forum.

The Forum organized by the Ministry of Economic Development of
Azerbaijan and the Foreign Trade Institute of the Ministry of
Production Activity Affairs of Italy, was opened by rector of the
Institute Baniamino Quintieri. Then, speaking was the ambassador of
Italy in Baku Margarita Costa and minister of Economic Development of
Azerbaijan Farhad Aliyev, who dwelt on necessity of expansion of the
economic links between two countries, involvement if Italian
businessmen to invest in Azerbaijan’s economy.

As was stated, over 60 businessmen from 50 companies of Azerbaijan
were attending the Forum. They represented mainly the fields of light
industry, metallurgy, machine building, construction, furniture
production, and information technologies. Some 170 businessmen of
Italy took part at the action.

It was also stated that Azerbaijan’s Company `Gilan’ and the Italian
`Betvend TMCI Padovan’ Company has reached a 5-million Euro agreement
on construction of a tinned food factory. `Lotos’ of Azerbaijan and
`Aredo Luchia’ companies have sealed a deal on creation of joint
enterprise of production of chandeliers and other household devices.

The Italian businessmen have taken deep interest in many fields of
Azerbaijan economy, including agriculture.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a large speech at the
Forum. He spoke of his successful visit to Italy, noting it would
give good impulse to development of economic links between two
countries.

Speaking of the socio-political stability established in the country
under the leadership of the nationwide leader of Azerbaijan Heydar
Aliyev, Head of the Azerbaijan State dwelt on economic reforms
conducted in the Republic, also emphasized that a good environment
has been created for the foreign investment in the country.

President Ilham Aliyev spoke of the works done in the country’s
oil-gas sector in the frame of the `Contract of the Century’ signed
on development of the hydrocarbon reserves on the Caspian in the
Azerbaijan sector, on billion dollars of investment made by foreign
companies, on successful realization of the one of the largest
projects in world – the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Main Export Pipeline.

Giving high value to the existent economic links between two
countries, head of the Azerbaijan State reminded the Italian `Eni’
Company cooperating with Azerbaijan oil projects since 1995, stressed
that increase of commodity turnover and mutual trade widening of
economic cooperation serves interests of two nations.

President Ilham Aliyev dwelt on integration of Azerbaijan to Europe,
saying the country successfully copes with its duties in the global
safety, in establishment of peace and tranquility in region.

Speaking of the reasons of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict, its heavy sequences, Mr. Aliyev said delay of the problem
hampers economic progress and security. President of Azerbaijan
reminded the talk processes mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group in this
direction.

Head of the Azerbaijan State expressed confidence that bilateral
relations between two countries would further develop for the
national interests of two states.

Then, President Ilham Aliyev talks to the Italian businessmen.

***

Afterwards, President of Azerbaijan talked to member of the Italian
parliamentary delegation at the Council of Europe, Senator Fiorello
Provera. Cooperation of Azerbaijan with PACE and support of
Azerbaijan by Italy was in focus. Head of the Azerbaijan State
thanked Mr. Provera.

***

On February 25, President Ilham Aliyev met with John Powell, Regional
Director of World Food Program.

Baku Today
Feb 25 2005

President meets Italian counterpart

President Ilham Aliyev started his two-day official visit to Italy on
Thursday.

The Nagorno Karabakh conflict was in focus at the President’s meeting
with his Italian counterpart Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, Aliyev told a
joint news conference afterwards.

Aliyev expressed his dissatisfaction with the activity of the OSCE
Minsk Group, reiterating that he supports a conflict settlement
within international legal norms. He said that the four resolutions
on the Karabakh conflict passed by the UN Security Council simply
remain on paper because of Armenia. From this standpoint, the two
presidents emphasized the importance of conducting reforms in the
United Nations and creating relevant mechanisms that would allow
increasing its influence.

The President also said that Italy-Azerbaijan relations are
developing successfully. He noted that Azerbaijan is rapidly
integrating into Euro-Atlantic organizations and has been the
initiator of numerous economic projects, implemented in the South
Caucasus region.

Italian President Ciampi, in turn, said that favorable conditions
have been created to expand the current ties between the two
countries. He highly appreciated Azerbaijan’s activity in the Council
of Europe and the successful fulfillment of its commitments to the
organization.

Touching upon the Karabakh conflict, Ciampi said that his country is
ready to assist Azerbaijan in its resolution.
`Italy faced a similar problem before and is ready to assist
Azerbaijan using this experience’, he said.

President Aliyev also met with Italian Prime Minister Silvio
Berlusconi and Chairman of Italian ENI oil company Roberto Poli.

ENI is involved in the development of hydrocarbon reserves in
Azerbaijan and holds a share in the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC)
pipeline project.

On Friday, Aliyev will attend a forum to be participated in by
Italian businessmen. Documents on cooperation in economics, customs,
culture and mass media, as well as on fraternization of Baku and
Rome, will be signed.
Azerbaijani and Italian presidents are expected to sign a joint
declaration.*

Zaman, Turkey
Feb 25 2005

Turkish-American Partnership for Eurasia
By Foreign News Services

Turkey and the US have made an agreement to form a permanent
“consulting forum” on Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia in the frame
of dual “strategic partnership”.

The Turkish ministry of Foreign Affairs deputy General Director for
Russia, Central Asian and Caucasian countries Halil Akinci met with
Ambassador Laura E. Kennedy, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
for European and Eurasian Affairs. The situation of Georgia, the
developments in Russia and Caucasian countries, Upper Karabagh and
the relations with Armenia and energy issues were discussed in the
meeting. Akinci’s meetings were announced as “US-Turkey Strategic
Dialogue” by the US State Department and it is noted that Akinci and
Kennedy talked about Eurasian issues. The statement reads that to
establish a forum for more cooperation on common interests, solutions
to disagreements, energy, and reforms has been agreed on. Their next
meeting will be held in Turkey.

AzerTag, Azerbaijan
Feb 25 2005

TRADITIONAL FRIENDLY AND COOPERATION RELATIONS BETWEEN AZERBAIJAN AND
ITALY SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOPS IN ALL FIELDS

OFFICIAL VISIT OF AZERBAIJAN PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV TO THE REPUBLIC
OF ITALY AND THE STATE OF VATICAN

PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV MEETS WITH ITALIAN PRIME
MINISTER SILVIO BERLUSCONI
[February 25, 2005, 17:18:12]

As was earlier informed, on February 24, President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met at the Council of Ministers of the
Republic of Italy with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

In honor of the Azerbaijan President a guard of honor was lined up
before the building of the Council of Ministers.

Premier of the Council of Ministers of Italy Silvio Berlusconi
welcomed President of Azerbaijan.

Then, head of the Azerbaijan State and Premier of Italian Government
had a one-on-one meeting. The Italian Premier said that he was well
aware of dynamic development of Azerbaijan, which promotes
strengthening and expanding of mutually beneficial relations between
the two countries.

President Ilham Aliyev thanked for hospitality he and the Azerbaijan
delegation was shown in Italy, spoke of the path Azerbaijan has
passed in the independence years, the problems the country faced, and
the works done for integration to Europe. Noting that the
Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is the major obstacle
for regional development, president Ilham Aliyev underlined necessity
of making by the European community of more efforts to eliminate this
problem.

Expressing his consent with President Aliyev’s views, Mr. Berlusconi
said Azerbaijan’s integration goes head very successfully and Italy
would do utmost that the European Union played more active role in
settlement of the conflict.

President of Azerbaijan spoke of the negotiation process of
settlement of the conflict, the activity of the OSCE Minsk Group in
this direction, disclosed the standpoint of Azerbaijan for peace way
resolution to the problem.

During the talk, the existent level of bilateral relations were
highly assessed, and also was noted increase of commodity turnover in
the last three years, and was made accent that this dynamic would
further be continued by mutual efforts. The sides also exchanged
views related to prospects of economic co-op, participation of the
Italian businessmen in development of medium entrepreneurship.

The sides also focused place of Azerbaijan in the current world, its
contribution to the safety in region and Europe, economic progress,
and a number of regional and global questions of mutual interest.

After the meeting, on behalf of the Italian Prime Minister, an
official reception was given in honor of the Azerbaijani President
Ilham Aliyev.

Today, Azerbaijan
Feb 25 2005

USA State Department declared its support to territorial integrity of
Azerbaijan again

25 February 2005 [16:57] – Today.Az

Bureau of USA State Department on Europe and Asia Affairs spread a
document on President George Bush’s visit to Europe.

Positions of the USA and European Union concerning the reforming in
Asia are reflected in the document.

“The general aim of the USA and European Union is to ensure
successful passage to democracy and market economy in Eurasia. We
intend to struggle against dangers to passage and regional stability,
as well as against criminality and corruption, illegal turn-over of
the narcotic drug, weapon of mass destruction, human trafficking
together.”

State Department also cleared up the policy of the USA on South
Caucasus.” We keep on supporting integration efforts of Azerbaijan,
Georgia and Armenia to Euro Atlantic arena.

Programs of “Neighbors of Europe policy” of European Union and
“Partnership for the sake of peace” of NATO confirm that we have the
same value with Europe, lead to deepen the relations with South
Caucasus.

USA and EU worry about the problems might appear on stability and
security in Black Sea region, and South Caucasus, because of the
unresolved conflicts.

We support the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, Georgia and
Moldova and cooperate in the sphere of uniting international efforts
for regulation of Dnestr, South Osetia, Abkhazia, and Upper Garabagh
conflicts by political way.” /APA/

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Civil Georgia, Georgia
Feb 25 2005

Government Launches Program to Overcome Energy Crisis

President Saakashvili convened late on February 25 an emergency
meeting of the government to discuss, as he put it, the energy crisis
which persists in the country. Currently, only the capital Tbilisi
enjoys with round-the-clock electricity supply, while in other
regions and cities of Georgia electricity supply is limited.

`We [the current government] have not launched this [energy] crisis,
but this should be us who must put an end to this crisis,’ President
Saakashvili said while addressing the government’s meeting, which was
broadcasted live.

`I consider overcoming energy crisis as the government’s top
priority,’ he added.

Energy Minister Nika Gilauri, who has become in the focus of public
attention in recent days, because of speculations regarding his
possible dismissal, presented a two-year program outlining those
activities, which should be carried out in order to overcome current
crisis.

He said that two priorities are outlined in the program, which should
be achieved in the next two years: security of energy supplies and
profitability of the energy sector.

`Security of energy supplies envisages diversification of sources of
electricity supplies. We should not be depended only on one power
transmission line, on one power plant etc.’ he said.

`The second priority is the energy sector’s profitability. The energy
sector should not be depended on donor organizations and donor
countries’ assistance; it should not be depended on the state
budgetary resources,’ the Energy Minister said.

Gilauri said that Georgia’s current deficit in electricity totals to
200-300 megawatts.

`Construction of the gas turbine electricity generator with total
capacity of 200-300 megawatts is planned to be launched soon. We
expect constructions to be over in maximum two years,’ he said.

`But even after this gas turbine electricity generator is put into
operation we will still need to import electricity,’ Gilauri added.

He said that currently Georgia imports 350-400 megawatts from Russia
and approximately 200 megawatts from Armenia

When President Saakashvili asked the Energy Minister what should be
done to increase import of electricity from Armenia and Azerbaijan,
Gilauri responded, that `increase of import from Armenia will be very
difficult because of the limited capacity of the transmission lines.’

`From Azerbaijan we can increase import by additional 80 megawatt,’
he added.

President Saakashvili instructed Prime Minister Zurab Nogaideli to
personally oversee implementation of this two-year program.

`If we fail to implement this, we should stand responsible for this
failure,’ Mikheil Saakashvili added.

`With the capacities currently available in Georgia it is impossible
to provide round-the-clock electricity to entire Georgia,’ the
President stated.

He said funds received from privatization process will be used for
construction of the new energy facilities. `We will need to invest in
energy sector approximately USD 150 million,’ Saakashvili added.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

AzerTag, Azerbaijan
Feb 25 2005

PROBLEMS & PROSPECTS OF AZERBAIJAN DIASPORA DEDICATED
[February 25, 2005, 21:17:13]

On the initiative of Azerbaijan-Netherlands friendship society, a
conference related to the activity, problems and prospects of
Azerbaijan communities and unions in Europe took place in Amsterdam,
AzerTAj reports.

Azerbaijan was represented by Chairman of the state committee on work
with Azerbaijanis living abroad Nazim Ibrahimov, heads of Azerbaijan
Diaspora organizations functioning in the European countries.

It was stressed the necessity of unification of Azerbaijan Diaspora
organizations for exposure of the Armenian aggressive policy, as well
as to hold the arrangement on the occasion of 13th anniversary of
Khojali Genocide.

Finally, on behalf of Azerbaijan communities and unions of Benelux
countries, a statement sharply condemn aggression of the Armenian
against Azerbaijan was adopted. The document was sent to the
international organizations of European countries.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

SecondsOut.com
Feb 25 2005

Martínez to face Airapetian

By Juan Pablo Manfredi: On Friday March 4 in León, Spain, current IBO
super-welterweight champion Sergio Martínez will face Armenian Albert
Airapetian in a 12 rounder for the vacant WBC International title.

This fight will replace the awaited rematch for the European Union
title between Rubén Varón and Lukas Konecny, that was postponed due
to a hand injury sustained by Varón in his previous fight.

“Maravilla” Martínez, a fast, slick southpaw came from a series of
good wins in Britain, beating Richard Williams (twice) and Adrian
Stone. The Spanish based Argentinean has compilled a 32-1-1 (14)
record with his sole defeat against Antonio Margarito in Las Vegas,
five years ago.

Airapetian has an interest resume of 17-1 (8) that introduce him as a
dangerous opponent. Last year, he decisioned well regarded portuguese
Antoine Montero in his big win as today.

Teenage super-bantamweight prospect Kiko Martínez will top the
undercard.
More Spanish news:

Javier Castillejo, who hold the interim version of the WBC 154 lbs
title since May 2002 has been in Africa in the past weeks as a member
of a tv show. “El Lince de Parla” may put the full version of the
title on the line on May 21 against Ricardo Mayorga in the US.

Last Friday 18 in Vigo, European flyweight top contender, local Iván
Pozo knocked-out Chilean Julio Vargas in the fifth.

Now Pozo is 19-3-1 (11) and looks for another shot at Brahim Aoslum’s
title after dropping a close decision last year in France.

PRESS RELEASE
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After Nine Decades
The Enduring Legacy of the Armenian Genocide

APRIL 1-3, 2005 ** UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
Friday, April 1, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., AGBU Manoogian Center, Pasadena
Saturday, April 2, 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., 100 Moore Hall, UCLA
Sunday, April 3, 1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Court of Sciences 50, UCLA
___________________________________________________________

April 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday Evening Session in Armenian,
AGBU Manoogian Center, 2495 E. Mountain Street (at Altadena Drive),
Pasadena California

The Armenian Genocide in the Syrian Press
Nora Arissian, Damascus University

The Final Phase of the Armenian Genocide, 1919-1922
Karen H. Khachatryan, Institute of History, Erevan

Art and Testimony
Marc Nichanian, Wesleyan University

Will There Ever Be a Post-Genocide Era?
Raffi K. Hovannisian, Armenian Center for National and International
Studies (ACNIS), Erevan

UCLA–APRIL 2-3, 2005

April 2, Saturday, Moore Hall 100, UCLA, 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Morning Sessions: 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Rethinking Aspects of the Armenian Genocide, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

The Enduring Legacy
Richard Hovannisian, UCLA

Rethinking Dehumanization in Genocide
Henry Theriault, Worcester State College

America’s Foreign Policy and the Armenian Genocide: A Legacy of Paradox
Suzanne E. Moranian, AIWA, Boston

Genocide and the Philosophy of History
Michael Papazian, Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia

Discussion, 10:45-11:00

INTERMISSION

The Armenian Genocide in Comparative Perspective, 11:20 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Comparative Media Coverage in English-Speaking Countries
Katia Peltekian, American University of Beirut

The Assyrian Genocide: Late-Nineteenth-Early-Twentieth Century
Anahit Khosroyeva, Institute of History, Erevan (in Armenian with English
summary)

The Greek Calamity in Asia Minor and the Pontus
Speros Vryonis, Jr., UCLA and NYU, Emeritus

Comparative Aspects of the Armenian Genocide and the Holocaust
Tigran Matossian, Museum-Institute of the Armenian Genocide, Erevan

Discussion, 12:45-1:00 p.m.

LUNCH RECESS: 1:00-2:15 p.m.

Illustrated Lunch-Hour Presentation: 1:45-2:00 p.m.
The Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex in Deir-ez-Zor (Der-Zor)
Sarkis Balmanoukian, The Architect, Los Angeles

Afternoon Sessions ** 2:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Genocide Education, Human Rights, and Prevention, 2:15-3:40 p.m.

No Mandate Left Behind
Nicole Vartanian, Fulbright Scholar, Washington, D.C.

Teaching the Armenian Genocide to a Non-Armenian Audience
Sara Cohan, Washington, D.C.

The Armenian Genocide and Education
Adam Strom, Facing History and Ourselves, Boston

Genocide in Virtual Space (Cyberspace)
Hagop Gulludjian, UCLA

Discussion, 3:40-3:55 p.m.

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Artistic Responses to Genocide, 4:15-6:00 p.m.

Leon Tutundjian-Witness
Jean Murachanian, UCLA

Testmony and Witness: Armenian Artists in Los Angeles
Ramela Grigorian Abbamontian, UCLA

From Charles Aznavour to System of a Down
Jack Der Sarkissian, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Los Angeles

The Archaeology of Memory: Framing the Invisible
Hrag Varjabedian, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Discussion, 5:45-6:00 p.m.

April 3, Sunday Afternoon, Court of Sciences 50, UCLA, 1:30 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

History and Memory, 1:30-3:15 p.m.

Across the Chasm: From Catastrophe to Creativity
Barlow Der Mugrdechian, California State University, Fresno

James Joyce: Armenia and Armenians
Marc Mamigonian, National Association for Armenian Studies and Research, Boston

Historical Memory: Threading the Contemporary Literature of Armenia
Rubina Peroomian, UCLA

The Armenian Genocide and French Society
Phillipe Videlier, National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), Lyons

Discussion, 3:00-3:15 p.m.

INTERMISSION

Prospects of Dialogue and Reconciliation, 3:40-5:30 p.m.

Amnesia, Truth, Reconciliation
Elazar Barkan, Claremont Graduate University

Turkish Liberal Historiography and Genocide
Bedross Der Matossian, Columbia University

Constructing a New Historiography of the Armenians in the Ottoman
Empire
and the Turkish Republic
Fatma Muge Goçek, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Anatomy of Post-Genocide Reconciliation
Simon Payaslian, Clark University

Discussion, 5:30-5:50 p.m.

A Retrospective, 5:50-6:00 p.m.
Richard Hovannisian

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2005-02-25 10:59

HOW SAFE ARE RUSSIAN BORDERS?

MOSCOW (RIA Novosti commentator Vyacheslav Lashkul) – The Federal
Frontier Service was terminated a year ago, with its functions transferred
to the FSB. RIA asked Colonel General Vladimir Pronichev, first deputy
director of the FSB responsible for the border guards, about the reason for
this.

Vladimir Pronichev: It was not just a change of name. Our tasks
include the struggle against transborder crime, primarily drugs, and
international terrorism, which calls for security operations rather than
army methods. Border guards have become an integral part of the FSB, which
allows us to create joint databanks and collect and process information
about persons, above all terrorists, who pose a threat to the state.

Vyacheslav Lashkul: How many stations guard the border?

V.P.: Over 11,000 border patrols, dozens of coast guard ships, boats,
aircraft and helicopters guard Russia’s borders every day. Of the more than
61,000km of the state border, about 14,500km is marked on dry land.

V.L.: The state border commission has approved a concept of a new
system of protecting and defending the border. What are its new elements:

V.P.: It was created by researchers with the assistance of modern
industries and technologies. The key task now is to use modern equipment,
promptly transfer information and take adequate measures to guard the
border.

V.L.: Does this mean that border units will not guard the whole length
of the border?

V.P.: The old and tested methods will be used at the endangered parts
of the border, mostly in the North Caucasus. The Russian-Kazakh border will
be the responsibility of special representatives and their teams, who will
ensure close contacts with the local population. They will also monitor the
situation on the border, so that when they get information that a certain
(smuggled) cargo is moving towards the border, they would dispatch a unit
there to detail the violators.

Our border guards will be equipped with modern technologies, which are
being used to monitor the border on the Black and Azov seas. These
technologies entail permanent monitoring of the situation (in time and
space) with the help of modern surveillance equipment. When an unidentified
vessel enters our territorial waters, the signal is transmitted to the
control center, which orders the aircraft or coast guards to detain the
trespasser. We are using the same principle on land.

We plan to build, jointly with the Communications Ministry, a digital
transmission line in the North Caucasus. The new digital system will be
complemented with other technologies; we are working to create special
systems for this. The projects have been approved and factories are
implementing them.

V.L.: Will the ordinary recruits have the intelligence and skills to
use these technologies?

V.P.: In principle, we plan to abolish conscription to the border
guards. There are no conscripts on some parts of the western and
Russia-Kazakhstan borders, and we will not send conscripts to Kamchatka. The
crucial task now is to man stations on the northwestern borders with
contract servicemen, who will rely on intelligence projects and contacts
with the local population.

We also hope to revive the family tradition, when the border will be
protected by dynasties of guards. We have examples of this positive
innovation.

Border units will be formed comprehensively, so that career officers
will preclude attempts to turn the border into somebody’s gold mine.
Contract service will become the priority form; we plan to recruit only
contract servicemen to border units by 2010.

V.L.: Will you recruit also citizens from the CIS countries?

V.P.: We have not pondered the idea yet. The only units employing CIS
citizens are the border groups deployed in Armenia and Tajikistan, where
citizens of these two countries can serve. Over 40,000 Tajiks have served in
the Russian border units in Tajikistan, and over 80% of personnel of
thecurrent border department are local servicemen.

Tajikistan has expressed readiness to protect the border without
Russians, which does not mean that they will leave the republic. But the
form of our cooperation will change. We want the Tajik border to be tightly
sealed, as the drug barons are acting increasingly brazenly in the region,
often with the use of weapons. In fact, we are fighting a real war against
the international drug Mafia there. In the past two years, Russian border
patrols held nearly 200 battles. Last year, they detained over 5 tons of
drugs on the Tajik-Afghan border.

Now that the North Caucasian border is being reinforced, we will
redirect our attention to the Russo-Kazakh border. We must erect an
insurmountable barrier to drugs, illegal migration and smuggling there.

We are finishing the elaboration of a target federal program of border
development, which stipulates the construction of border settlements, above
all on the new, undeveloped parts of the border in 2005-2010.