FIRST LADIES OF ARMENIA AND GEORGIA VISIT NATIONAL ONCOLOGICAL CENTER
YEREVAN, DECEMBER 2. ARMINFO. The first ladies of Georgia and Armenia
Sandra Elizabeth Rulofs and Bella Kocharyan visited today the National
Oncological Center in Yerevan.
Rulofs said that Georgia also has a big oncological center so the
countries can tightly cooperate in the sphere particularly through
joint training workshops.
The director of the center Hayrapet Galstyan said that the center
treats 4,000 patients a year this including surgery, chemical therapy,
x-ray therapy. Its equipment is modernized every year.
Last year IAEA provided the center with diagnostic eqiupment and a
linear accelerator worth $1.5 mln. This allows the center to
effectively detect cancer at early stages – 12%-13% detection rate
against 5% last year. Galstyan says that in Armenia there are 30,000
people who were cured of cancer over 10 year ago. The cancer rate is
low in Armenia compared with other countries. 160 patients per 100,000
people against 450 ones in other countries.
Rulofs also visited American Rehabilitation Center. Friday she will
visit Yerevan State University, meet with Catholicos of All Armenians
Garegin II and go to the Armenian Genocide Complex.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

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Subject: An Interesting Book on Armenian Assessment of Sevres Treaty
AN INTERESTING BOOK ON ARMENIAN ASSESSMENT OF SEVRES TREATY
Azg/arm
3 Dec 04
“Gitutyun” publishing house issued young historian Avag Harutyunian’s
book under the title of “The Treaty of Sèvres and Armenian
Social-Political Thought” in November of the current year.
As it is known there have always been and still are diverse opinions and
assessments among Armenian thinkers as regards the Sèvres Treaty, the
Armenian Cause and Armenia’s orientations in general. Today when the
rivalry between the super powers for our region aggravates this issue
may help us to make right decisions. Mr. Harutyunian’s book largely
supports in the search for solution to this national issue.
The book is composed of 6 sections: prologue, epilogue and 4 chapters.
The 1st chapter is titled “Diplomatic and National Discussions of the
Armenian cause”. It contains 2 parts examining activities of Armenian
delegation at the Paris peace conference and the evaluation of the act
on United Armenia issued by the Armenian government on May 28 of 1919.
The author unveils the subjective and political reasons of discord
between the National and RA government delegations (Poghos Nubar pasha
is accused of subjectivism).
The 2nd chapter is an analysis of the Sèvres Treaty. After presenting
the history of the Treaty, Mr. Harutyunian turns to the political,
juridical and geo-economical analysis of the Treaty. Geo-economical
aspect of the Treaty has never been studied before. The author proves
that the Treaty “contained deliberate confusion in the key issues” and
that “the fact that Republic of Armenia was absent at the negotiations
could be a reason for nullifying Lausanne Treaty in so much that
Armenia’s rights are violated”.
The 4th chapter of the book deals with the evaluation of the Sèvres
Treaty as different Armenian political flows saw it. The party in power,
Armenian Revolutionary Party, had discords within the party itself.
Approaches of Liberal Democratic Party and of the socialist camp to the
Sèvres Treaty and the Armenian Cause are discussed in separate parts.
In the epilogue of the book Mr. Harutyunian deals with controversial
views on the Treaty existing today. He thinks that the fact that Turks
are so worried about the possibility of the Sèvres Treaty to float to
the surface means that it indeed “may possibly emerge on the political
arena”. The major lesson to learn from the Sèvres Treaty is this: “If
you want to see the Sèvres Treaty realized, get ready for struggle
because no one, above all Turks, will give you lands”.
The main deficiency of the book is that the author did not use foreign
sources otherwise some issues would find solution. For instance, the
author assigns all blame on Olti and Koghb Kurds for joining the Turks
during the Armenian-Turkish war of 1920 forgetting about the role of
Armenian bashibozuks in Kurds’ orientation. Mr. Harutyunian writes that
“the Treaty would not lose its force but for the treason of Russia and
western powers” forgetting that on the previous page he mentioned that
“Armenia was not able to liberate `Wilson’s’ territories on his own”.
By Gevorg Yaztchian

ARCHEOLOGISTS COME ACROSS RICH FINDINGS IN CHURCH OF HANDABERD, NAGORNO
KARABAKH
Azg/arm
3 Dec 04
A group of archeologists from the Institute of Archeology within the
National Academy Sciences together with professors from Yerevan
Polytechnic Institute and Nagorno Karabakh state university carried
out excavations in the area of Handaberd monastery in Karabakh in
August of the current year. The undertaking was financed by the
Harutyunians from New Jersey, USA.
The major aim of the excavation was to prepare way for multifold
researches as well as to partially reconstruct the
monument. Historical documents inform that most of the buildings of
the monastery were built in 1276 AD by father Davit. Architectural
investigation indicates that the monastery was built around a
chapel. The monument differs from other classic Armenian churches with
construction methods and materials and allows the observers to
understand the architecture of 13-14th centuries.
As a result of the excavations there were found khachkars
(cross-stones), tombstones and documents dating back to 12-14
centuries. The found numerous pieces of inscriptions evidence that
literacy was widespread in Armenia. A khachkar with an engraved
horseman holding a spear in one hand and a goblet in the other is a
unique find. The examination of khachkars found in Artsakh show that
people of Artsakh always revered defenders of the motherland.
Stiffened pieces of stone found during the excavation were stated to
be flints after examinations carried out at the Archeological
Institute. The flint can be worked out only artificially and in high
temperatures. All the findings will be resting at the Archeological
till the end of the excavations and the construction of Karabakh’s
would-be museum.
Prepared by Ruzan Poghosian

ARMENIKUM IN STAGE OF CLINICAL EXPERIMENTS AND REGISTRATION
Azg/arm
3 Dec 04
Norayr Davidian, RA healthcare minister, informed that at present,
already 500 people applied to Armenikum Center. These people were
citizens of USA, France, Italy and African countries.
The medicament is in the stage of clinical experiments. Our
specialists try to get it registered in Europe, as well.
It is known that Armenikum has extremely positive impact on human
immunity system, increases a person’s physical capacities.
Lars Olof Callings, special UN representative in the Eastern Europe,
denied the spread legend that Armenikum heals HIV and said: “Armenikum
canâ=80=99t control HIV. It is not directed against that very
virus. Certainly, thanks to that,the virus can disappear from the
blood, but that is no healing yet.”
Samvel Grigorian said that Armenikum wasn’t tested on pregnant women
and their treatment was carried out through other medicaments.
By Karine Danielian

SAAKASHVILI HASN’T BEEN IN JAVAKHK
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02-12-2004
Well-known Georgian political analyst Paata Zakareishvili, one of
current Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili’s devoted supporters,
finds it a bad sign that Saakashvili never once visited
Armenians-dominated Samtskhe-Javakhk region throughout his election
campaign and presidency but many times toured Kvemo Kartli
instead. Azerbaijanis make the bulk of Kvemo Kartli provinceâ=80=99s
population.
`It leads to conclusion that he doesn’t care about the situation in
Javakhk’ , A-Info news agency quotes Zakareishvili as saying in an
interview with Southern Gates weekly.
The political analyst notes that Sahakashvili’s indifferent attitude
toward Javakhk can’t be replaced with his wife Sandra Rulofs’ frequent
visits to the province, as people elected him, not her as president.
Zakareishvili is convinced the president has no any welfare program
for the region. However, unlike Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Javakhk
has sworn allegiance to the current president. Zakareishvili thinks
such a step deserves respect.
`If people didn’t revolt against us, we should respect themand
allocate money for the region development’, Zakareishvili said.

PRODUCTION OF LYCOS-ARMENIA FIRM IS OF MUCH DEMAND ON EUROPEAN MARKET
YEREVAN, December 2 (Noyan Tapan). The Armenian branch of the Lycos
well-known German firm engaged in information technologies,
Lycos-Armenia, plans to increase the number of its employees from 150
to 250 people next year. Hovhannes Avoyan, Executive Director of
Lycos-Armenia, informed the journalists about this. According to him,
this extension is conditioned by growth of demand for the information
production of the firm. Its quality corresponds to world standards and
the price is considerably lower that in Europe, which is the main
market for programs of Lycos-Armenia.
H.Avoyan also said that in connection with the planned extension the
firm made a decision about renting 70% of territories in the business
center building of the American University.
At present 80 programmers work in the firm, their salary makes 0-500
and more depending on their qualification. They are admitted to work
on the basis of a tender.
Lycos-Armenia actively cooperates with the faculties of programming of
Yerevan State University and Engineering University. Starting from
2003-2005 the financing of training programs makes { YEREVAN, December
2 (Noyan Tapan). The Armenian branch of the Lycos well-known German
firm engaged in information technologies, Lycos-Armenia, plans to
increase the number of its employees from 150 to 250 people next
year. Hovhannes Avoyan, Executive Director of Lycos-Armenia, informed
the journalists about this. According to him, this extension is
conditioned by growth of demand for the information production of the
firm. Its quality corresponds to world standards and the price is
considerably lower that in Europe, which is the main market for
programs of Lycos-Armenia.
H.Avoyan also said that in connection with the planned extension the
firm made a decision about renting 70% of territories in the business
center building of the American University.
At present 80 programmers work in the firm, their salary makes 0-500
and more depending on their qualification. They are admitted to work
on the basis of a tender.
Lycos-Armenia actively cooperates with the faculties of programming of
Yerevan State University and Engineering University. Starting from
2003-2005 the financing of training programs makes $NewsText}.5m.
H.Avoyan said that at present the firm produces information products
on 5 categories: “Billing,” service of payment operations; production
connected with the communication sphere, opening of address and
sending of e-mail, besides, sending of short messages through
Internet; use of the CHAT system permitting to send short messages and
so on.
H.Avoyan also said that the sum of investments to the firm that made
2.5m euros in 2003, 3.5m euros this year will make about 5m euros in
2005.
}.5m.
H.Avoyan said that at present the firm produces information products
on 5 categories: “Billing,” service of payment operations; production
connected with the communication sphere, opening of address and
sending of e-mail, besides, sending of short messages through
Internet; use of the CHAT system permitting to send short messages and
so on.
H.Avoyan also said that the sum of investments to the firm that made
2.5m euros in 2003, 3.5m euros this year will make about 5m euros in
2005.

AGARAK SITUATED ON THE ARAX BANK
Arm/arm
3 Dec 04
Construction of Gas Pipeline Promises Temporal Jobs to Meghri
Residents
Meghri region’s residents are obviously encouraged by the construction
of Iran -Armenia gas pipeline that officially began on November
30. The pipeline will reach Qajaran from Agarak. The construction of
the pipeline stretching 42 kms will last 2 years. New job positions
will be created for Meghri residents, although temporal.
Armen Sargsian, mayor of Agarak, said that Meghri region has never
been provided with gas before and the population used liquid
gas. “First of all we are interested in the construction of the
pipeline. Besides the fact that Armenia will have an alternative gas
pipe line, in 2-3 years Agarak residents will have natural gas at
their homes,” he said.
Agarak is the farthest settlement from the capital. It is far from it
for over 400 km. Opposite Agarak are the Arax River and the Iranian
highlands. The first wooden cottage was built on the left bank of the
Arax in spring of 1949. That was the beginning of the town’s
construction. Agarak would nothave been built if there were no
molybdenum and cupper mines in the surrounding territory of the city.
“About 1000 people are working at Agarak’s cupper and molybdenum
plant. In fact, the town was founded on the basis of the plant. The
residents of the city came from all the regions of Armenia. In
general, if we compare the social conditions in Agarak with those in
Meghri or other towns of Armenia, the conditions in Agarak are much
better. Only the plant gives about 60-70 million AMD of salaries to
the citizens per a month. A part of the residents work at the customs’
office or other service spheres,” Mayor Sargsian says.
Zarmandukht with her family is engaged in hotel business. This family
has made their house a hotel. “We always have guests, they are mainly
lorry drivers. Especially, there are many guests during the hot
summer nights when the drivers look for a shelter to hide from the hot
weather. Certainly, there are also many guests in winter when the
roads are blocked and the drivers have to pass the nights in our hotel
and set off for Yerevan in the morning”, Zarmandukht says.
To reach Yerevan from Agarak one needs almost a day. Formerly, when
there was no war, Agarak dwellers and the residents of Meghri region
used to use Nakhijevan road and the railway. Today, it’s even useless
to talk of opening the road. Even if it is opened, the trains will not
run, as the rails are stillbeing stolen and sold.
Mayor Sargsian says that then the road good from the viewpoint of its
shortness and fastness. “Yes, we still remember that good and short
road, but the Azeri don’t awoke other good memories for Agarak
dwellers,” he says. It’s worth mentioning that there were many Azeris
living in Meghri in the Soviet times. The residents of Niuward
village didn’t want to leave their homes and move to Azerbaijan even
when the Karabakh war had already began. And only in 1991, when it was
already a year that all the Azeris left Armenia, the Azeri dwellers of
Niuward moved to Azerbaijan.
The social conditions in Agarak are much better than in other remote
settlements of Armenia, but the town still has many problems to
solve. The town has problems with drinking water supply, no Armenian
TV channel or radio station is properly broadcasted in here, there is
no mobile or internet connection either.
The dwellers of the town are engaged in their everyday work and they
donâ=80=99t pay that much attention to the talks about “handing Meghri
to Azeris.” Theysay that they are firmly standing on their land and
can’t live without seeing the Arax everyday. Indeed, the nature has
created a miraculous scenery here. The Arax passes by the bottoms of
the highest mountains that resemble camels inthe dim of the morning
light.
By Tatoul Hakobian, Agarak-Yerevan

2005 BUDGET FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Azat Artsakh – Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR)
02 Dec 04
The November 29 meeting of the NKR government was devoted to the chief
financial document of the country. Prime Minister Anoushavan Danielian
briefly spoke about the results of the telethon in Los Angeles and
congratulated the participants of the meeting for this unprecedented
success. A. Danielian mentioned that the results were beyond all the
expectations and for the first time more than 11 million US dollars
was donated, which will allow to increase the length of the
`North-South’ highway. The prime minister of NKR thanked all the
participants of the telethon, the Diasporans, the population of
Armenia and Artsakh, the foundation `Hayastan’, all the state and
public organizations which assisted to the campaign of donations, and
stated that owing to unity they will maintain the victory in war in
the country’s economy as well. During the meeting Anoushavan Danielian
stressed the decisive role of NKR president Arkady Ghukassian in the
successful organization of the telethon and the record results. The
NKR minister of finance and economy Spartak Tevossian presented the
project of the NKR State Budget 2005. Analyzing the points included in
the documents the minister stated that the budget of the coming year
will be financed 100 per cent. According to the project, the
consolidated budget income in 2005 will total 7053.4 million drams
(excluding the interstate loan). The 2005 budget will provide for an
expenditure of 14864.3 million drams. Budget deficit will total
14864.3 million drams. Both the income and expenditure of community
budgets will total 1186.0 million drams. Thus, the NKR state budget
income will total 6 billion 460 million drams, and the expenditure
will total 21 billion 325 million drams against 15 billion 249 million
140 thousand of the previous year. The sum of the interstate loan
provided to NKR annually will total 13 billion 636 million 600
thousand drams. Spartak Tevossian pointed out that the anticipated
income will enable significant economic and social growth in almost
all the spheres. The rates of production growth will surpass the level
of the previous years, export of goods will increase. In the sphere of
business the government will continue wide-scale assistance to small
and medium-size business by legislative, tax, loan and economic
undertakings. According to the minister, the budget will have a mainly
social orientation. Special attention will be paid to the spheres of
industry, agriculture, building, social security, health care,
education and culture. In 2005 the salaries of teachers will be raised
by 65 per cent and salaries of health workers by 39 per
cent. Promotion of salaries is expected in the sphere of culture as
well. The budget of the coming year will provide considerable
expenditure for improvement of social conditions of the population
(particularly the pensioners and the disabled). Spartak Tevossian
emphasized that the government will pursue the implementation of
economic reforms directed at creation of jobs, improvement of the
quality of life, implementation of programs of economic and strategic
role for the country. Presenting his observations on the budget of
the year 2005, the prime minister of NKR Anoushavan Danielian stressed
its importance in further economic and social development and
mentioned that it will be directed at activation of the population
economically. The prime minister stated that by maintaining the
existing rates of growth and pursuing the economic and social reforms
it will be possible to achieve tangible progress in the new
year. According to Anoushavan Danielian, the 2005 budget will be a
starting point for implementation of wide-scale programs in the
republic. And maintaining the high rates of economic growth achieved
in 2003-2004 will result in the growth of people’s incomes and thereby
the general improvement of the quality of life of the population. He
mentioned that the state budget of 2005 will enable considerable
development in all the spheres of life, thereby promoting the
country’s economy several steps ahead. The members of government
approved the budget for discussion in the National Assembly. During
the meeting of the government decisions were madeon other questions
most of which referred to tax reforms. The government approved the NKR
bill on `Minimum Monthly Salary’ which maintains the minimum monthly
salary of 15 thousand drams. By another decision of the Executive the
monthly benefit of disabled children will increase from 3 to 6
thousand drams. The government also approved the 2005 social security
plan for the disabled.
AA.
02-12-2004

T. TOROSSIAN: `FOREIGNERS JUDGE BY THE SITUATION’
Azat Artsakh – Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR)
02 Dec 04
The head of the Armenian delegation in the PACE, the vice speaker of
the National Assembly of Armenia Tigran Torossian expresses his
viewpoint on the draft report of David Atkinson, the new reporter on
Karabakh in the Political Committee of the PACE. Mr. Torossian, how
would you comment on the fact that Atkinson presented his draft report
without a single visit to the region. You had personally suggested him
visiting Karabakh, Armenia and Azerbaijan and Mr. Atkinson accepted
your suggestion. However, he did not have any visits. Why? – I met
Mr. Atkinson in London on November 15 and told him we were
dissatisfiedas after his appointment as a reporter he has never had
any meetings in Karabakh, Yerevan, Baku. Moreover, he has not met with
the co-chairmen of the Minsk Group, as well as the delegates of
Armenia and Azerbaijan. Whereas, he was offered to carry out
continuous work on the project. Besides, still at the September
meeting of the committee I proposed him to take into consideration my
suggestion made earlier in March, that is organize a round-table
meeting onthe issue with the participation of the representatives of
Nagorni Karabakh. By the way, Atkinson accepted my suggestion, whereas
Davis noticed with doubt that it would hardly be effective especially
that a similar attempt had been made already which, according to him,
failed. Although I tried to relieve their doubts saying that I would
guarantee correctness and willingness on the part of the participants
from Nagorni Karabakh and Armenia, and the rest was up to Azerbaijan,
of course, the meeting was not organized. Why was not this suggestion
accepted? Both during the meeting of the committee and the meeting
with Atkinson before that it became clear for me that there is,
nevertheless, a great wish to present the question at the January
session and there are no possibilities for changing anything. – The
Armenian delegation in the PACE managed tomake 7 changes in the draft
document. Nevertheless, during a press conference you mentioned that
there are still several points which are not favourable for Armenians.
I would like you to comment on these. – The wording to be argued
against are the following. In the first point there is a statement
that `separatist forces’ continue to control the territory of Nagorni
Karabakh. In fact, from the legal aspect this will not have any
consequences, however, it has a psychological aspect as well. Because,
as I have mentioned at the committee, this is an insult to the
Armenian nation, and especially the people of Nagorni Karabakh for
separatist forces may be at any place but they are usually few in
number. Whereas, the entire population of Nagorni Karabakh is
standing for the defence of its fair claim. This was proved by polls
of public opinion and the referendum, as well as the decisions made by
all the international organizations. Therefore, if this statement is
not changed, people will identify the Council of Europe with the
Soviet Union, which is not, of course, desirable. Another point states
that the Assembly reasserts that the independence and separation from
a state may be achieved only through a legal and peaceful process
based on the democratic assistance of the inhabitants of the given
territory and not through the wave of armed confrontation which
results in ethnic cleansing and de facto annexation of this area by
another state. The first part of this statement is obviously
favourable for us because the Karabakh movement began in exactly this
way, through democratic processes when the population of the area
expressed its opinion. At that time it was the decision of the
parliament of the region, the public opinion poll, many protest
meetings, and later the referendum for independence. That is to say,
the first part of the sentence is very important because if it is
maintained, we will later acquire basis for detailed presentation of
the matter and making our viewpoint fully comprehensible. In the last
part it is said, not through the wave of armed confrontation. Of
course, none of us wished an armed conflict. The settlement of the
problem through an armed conflict was attempted by Azerbaijan, and
everybody knows this. But there is a disagreeable mentioning of ethnic
cleansing and de facto annexation ofan area by another country. I
think, similar statements are disagreeable. My suggestion was putting
a full stop after the words `and not throughthe wave of armed
confrontation.’ Naturally, all the possible ways of omitting or
changing all the formulations that are not agreeable and favourable
for Armenia and improving the resolution should be put to use. But I
must also say that it will not be a tragedy if the resolution is
passed in its present form. -May we say that the report with all its
unfavourable points for Armenia will not have a practical effect upon
the settlement of the NK issue. – This document does not impose
anything. It may have a certain influence on the public opinion and
not more. After all, the practical in this resolution is the appeals
to Armenia and Azerbaijan to put an end to hostility, find ways of
cooperation, etc. That is to say, from the practical viewpoint there
is nothing dangerous there. On the contrary, I think, it may have only
positive results. For example, the document says that the
Parliamentary Assembly appeals to the Minsk Group co-chairmen to take
steps for conducting the free talks rapidly. Or, it is mentioned in
the resolution that efforts will be made to organize meetings in
Strasbourg where Nagorni Karabakh will also be represented. And I
think it will be more favourable for us. – Despite all the favourable
points enumerated by you the document is on the whole unfavourable for
Armenia. Whereas, in 1992 Atkinson presented a document of a
completely different character where it is statedthat the Armenians of
Karabakh cannot live within Azerbaijan taking into accountthe policy
of that country. What is, in your opinion, the reason for the changeof
standpoint 12 years later? – An important question, indeed. On
November 15 I, of course, presented that document to him and made
references to the document at the political committee. However, we
must take into account that the situation in 2004 is different from
the situation in 1992. That is to say, when Nagorni Karabakh was
bombed in 1992, almost everybody was beside Nagorni Karabakh because
what happened was really inhuman. And in your mentioned document it is
stated as well that Azerbaijan undertook a military aggression. And
there is even a question whether after all this it is correct to speak
about Nagorni Karabakh being within Azerbaijan. However important and
painful it is for us, we must recognize that foreigners judge by the
situation. And presently the so-called victim for them is neither
Karabakh, nor Armenia but Azerbaijan.- Actually, Azerbaijan has
completely changed its tactics replacing the role of aggressor by that
of a victim, the results of which are favourable for it.- What does
the Armenian side do? – Azerbaijan has adopted a new tactics. They try
to take certain steps in all directions, be active, get hold of
certain documents. However, no practical steps can be made in
reference to the problem. We must not forget that neither the PACE,
nor the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and the UN are to solve the
problem. Everybody knows that the settlement will be sought for in the
framework of the Minsk Group. And I am sure that they tryto get to
these documents first of all for internal use. Because Ilham Aliev is
the son of Heidar Aliev but he is not Heidar Aliev. Of course, he
wants to have influence on his country in the way and to the extent
his father had and the best question to manipulate for this purpose is
the problem of Karabakh. After all, it is obvious that a lot of
falsifications are made to have certain influence on their people
inside Azerbaijan. Here are two small examples. The Azerbaijani side
had made only one change in the draft project, whereas the Azerbaijani
press wrote about 15 changes, which is utterly false. In October when
a resolution was adopted on the implementation of obligations by
Armenia and Azerbaijan, they wrote that the PACE had given strict
evaluation of the both countries whereas it referred to Azerbaijan
only. This is, I think, anotherwave from Azerbaijan. It is another
thing if Azerbaijan changes its tactics; we will also reconsider our
steps. I must say that Azerbaijan uses all its potential in this
direction and I do not think it is not possible to find good solutions
in this situation. It is not so absolutely. Life shows that when we
concentrate our possibilities and work efficiently the results do not
wait long. In this respect our delegation in the PACE needs wide
assistance. We already have an arrangement with the foreign minister
of Armenia Vardan Oskanian about assistance. And I hope that
everything will be done and we shall not have any obstacles for the
fair settlement of the problem of Nagorni Karabakh. â=80` The
oppositionist press in Armenia recently has been circulating the
viewpoint that under foreign pressure Armenia will make unilateral
concession of territories. What is your opinion? – There will never be
unilateral concessions because there is a principal question – how the
question will be solved, stage by stage or the package solution will
be chosen? The answer was given long ago. No one can concede anything
without seeing the aim. And in the case of Armenia I am sure that it
will not happen. And those who speak about pressure should rather do
real work displaying at home and abroad that in reference to the
problem of Karabakh among all the political forces in Armenia,
oppositionist or no, and generally among the Armenian nation, there is
unity.
CHRISTINE MNATSAKANIAN.
02-12-2004

DENTAL CENTER AT ASU
Azat Artsakh – Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR)
02 Dec 04
The dental center provided with modern equipment has been operating at
Artsakh State University for three months already. On November 26 the
official opening of the dental center took place. In his address vice
rector Artem Abrahamian mentioned that the dream of ASU to have a
dental center at last came true, for which he thanked the rector of
the university. During his visit to Iran last year the rector of the
university Hamlet Grigorian managed to obtain modern dental equipment
with the help of the Union of Armenian Doctors of Iran. According to
him, education in any field must be practical. The center has three
dentist chairs, x-ray apparatus. Three doctors provide dental service
with the participation of students. The center provides free dental
care to students. Lecturers are given 50 per cent discount. The
dental center may admit also a limited number of other patients.
AA.
02-12-2004