Author: Ani Kharatian

Canadian ICT Business Mission to Yerevan in the Republic of Armenia, 29 September – 4 October 2017

Ani Kharatian
Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
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Date: September 29-October 04, 2017
Venue: DigiTec Expo, Marriott Hotel Yerevan, site visits
Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Target Audience: Canadian ICT companies interested in doing business in Armenia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). Focus areas of the mission: Digital Economy and Enterprise Innovation, IT Security, Big Data and Education.
Sector: Information and Communications Technologies

The ICT mission has two components and companies can choose to participate in either or both:

1. B2B and optional booth at DigiTec Expo (29 September – 1 October): At the DigiTec Expo, participants can conduct B2B meetings with both Armenian and international companies. In the last two years, multinational participants included Huawei, Ericsson, WMware as well as Oracle, IBM and Microsoft technology centres. Companies can also choose to join the Canada stand, and participate in presentations and forums.

2. Canadian ICT Forum & Round Table (1 – 4 October): Following the Expo (2 October), the TCS will organize the Canadian ICT Forum with the objective to learn more about the challenges and opportunities of the Armenian ICT market directly from government and industry experts. The following day (3 October), the delegation will visit the Centre for Creative Technologies (TUMO), where a round-table will be hosted on the issues of ICT, education and skilled workforce. Upon conclusion of the official part of the mission, participants can join cultural programming or continue with B2B meetings (4 October). 

Background: Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is one of the fastest growing sectors in Armenia, and Armenia already has a Canadian ICT business presence. The Armenian government strongly supports the business community by welcoming international companies, developing special economic zones and creating a strong investment climate with customs and tax privileges. As a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), Armenia can be an entry point to a market of 180 million people with an annual GDP of USD 4 trillion. The mission is an excellent chance to learn more about these opportunities, and to forge linkages with local and global companies active in Armenia.
  • Compare your product/service with international competitors
  • Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
  • Gain insights and market intelligence
  • Increase visibility of your product or service
  • Meet academic or research entities
  • Meet foreign education institutions and/or organizations
  • Meet innovation collaborators or industrial R&D partners
  • Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
  • Meet key regulatory bodies
  • Participate in networking events
  • Pitch your product /service to selected audiences
  • Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
  • Networking event
  • Pavilion/exhibit
  • Product pitch to select audiences
  • Seminar
  • Site visits

The Trade Commissioner, , is specialized in the ICT sector for the Russian, Armenian and Uzbek markets and can provide information on this and other local events as well as advice on business development in the region. Services from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service are offered free of charge to Canadian companies and organizations.

To ensure the mission program fits your needs, to help structure preliminary meetings, plan the Canada booth and work with the hotel to keep a hold on preferred rate rooms, please send an indication of interest by 31 August 2017 to .

 
http://tradecommissioner.gc.ca/armenia-armenie/events-evenements/0004406.aspx?lang=eng

Music: Hollywood star John Malkovich send video message ahead of the visit to Armenia

Ani Kharatian
Panorama, Armenia
Sept 30 2017
Culture 16:46 30/09/2017

An American actor, director, and producer John Malkovich will visit Armenia to attend the opening ceremony of the 5th Khachaturian International festival which kicks off on October 11 at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall.

Ahead of his visit to Armenia the renowned Hollywood star has released a video message to the Armenian audience. ‘I look to see you soon in yerevan’, the Facebook account of the festival reported 

To remind, John Malkovich will perform with the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia, headed by conductor Sergey Smbatyan. Accompanied by the orchestra John Malkovich will perform as a narrator. The audience will suggested to taste the fantastic fusion of literature and music: “Report on the Blind” chapter from Ernesto Sabato’s “On Heroes and Tombs” novel jointly performed with the Concerto for Piano and Orchestra by Alfred Schnittke, one of the most eminent musical figures of the second half of the XX century.

The 5th Khachaturian International Festival is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Hovhannes Aivazovsky.

The festival is held under the high patronage of the President of RA Serzh Sargsyan. It is implemented thanks to the joint efforts of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia (General Partner of the Orchestra – VivaCell-MTS), with the support of the Ministry of Culture of RA and the “Khachaturian” Foundation.

Levon Mkrtchyan: Let’s develop Russian, so that it becomes our country’s important language

Ani Kharatian
  • 18:30 | September 29,2017 | Social
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During the discussion with the members of the Public Council of Armenia today, Levon Mkrtchyan, Minister of Education and Science spoke about the concept of the Russian language developed by the Ministry, which has been criticized by the public and experts.

Levon Mkrtchyan clarified that studies have shown that for the development of natural sciences it is necessary to pay attention to the teaching of foreign languages and to apply a new methodology in the general education system, as the current methodology is insufficient. Levon Mkrtchyan mentioned that in European countries, for example, foreign languages are studied from the first grade, and in Armenia only the mother is taught in the first grade.

The Russian language study begins with the second grade. “The specialists found that foreign language could be taught from the second grade, but not in terms of studying letters, but rather games. Thus, the need of a foreign language development concept has arisen.” Levon Mkrtchyan noticed that the concepts of English, French and German were elaborated on this issue, but the issue of the Russian language was politicized by the media. “There is no need to politicize. A normal process was artificially politicized. By law the only state language of the Republic of Armenia is Armenian and other languages cannot have any other notion or status.”

The whole article is available here

Hollywood star legendary John Malkovich will perform at the opening ceremony of Khachaturian International Festival

Ani Kharatian
  • 16:36 | September 25,2017 | Politics
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The 5th Khachaturian International Festival will be launched with the participation of Hollywood legend John Malkovich on October 11, at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall.

John Malkovich and conductor Sergey Smbatyan has collaborated before successfully performing on the same stage in Seoul (2015) and in Buenos Aires (2016).

Armenians will have the opportunity to communicate with the art of the world-famous actor thanks to Sergey Smbatyan. The official partner of John Malcovich’s exclusive concert is the legendary Ararat Armenian cognac.

American actor, producer, director, screenwriter John Malkovich will perform with the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia, headed by conductor Sergey Smbatyan.

Accompanied by the orchestra John Malkovich will perform as a narrator. The audience will suggested to taste the fantastic fusion of literature and music: “Report on the Blind” chapter from Ernesto Sabato’s “On Heroes and Tombs” novel jointly performed with the Concerto for Piano and Orchestra by Alfred Schnittke, one of the most eminent musical figures of the second half of the XX century. Soloist pianist – Anastasya Terenkova.

The multi-genre program of the Khachaturian International Festival featuring symphonic and chamber concerts and numerous premieres will accompany the connoisseurs of classical music up to December 11, the Closing Ceremony. The program will include such long awaited projects as the Orca Symphony No. 1 by Serj Tankian and “Khachaturian meets jazz” concert series, as well as famous artists: pianists Gloria Campaner, Hayk Melikyan, Levon Karapetyan, violinists Davit Nebel, Marc Bouchkov, bass Vladimir Baykov are to be hosted under the festivals umbrella.

The 5th Khachaturian International Festival is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Hovhannes Aivazovsky.

The festival is held under the high patronage of the President of RA Serzh Sargsyan. It is implemented thanks to the joint efforts of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia (General Partner of the Orchestra – VivaCell-MTS), with the support of the Ministry of Culture of RA and the “Khachaturian” Foundation.

Azerbaijani Press: Konstantin Kosachev: Baku and Yerevan are close to resolving the conflict

Ani Kharatian 
Turan Information Agency, Azerbaijani Opposition
 Saturday


Konstantin Kosachev: Baku and Yerevan are close to resolving the conflict


Baku / 09/23/17 / Turan: Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
of the Russian Federation Council on International Affairs Konstantin
Kosachev made a sensational statement that Armenia and Azerbaijan are
close to the settlement of the Karabakh conflict.

"According to the information I have, the parties to the Karabakh
conflict have come close to agreements," Kosachev said at a news
conference in Moscow, without revealing the details. Earlier, Armenian
Foreign Minister Nalbandian announced the possibility of releasing
part of the occupied territories around Karabakh, if there is no
threat to the Armenian side from there. Baku has not yet commented on
Kosachev's words, and in Yerevan they said that a settlement is
possible if Baku recognizes the independence of Karabakh.-02D-

ՀՀ-ն ընտրվել է Ատոմային էներգիայի միջազգային գործակալության Կառավարիչների խորհրդի անդամ

Ani Kharatian
  • 21.09.2017

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Սեպտեմբերի 21-ին, Վիեննայում ընթացող Ատոմային էներգիայի միջազգային գործակալության (ԱԷՄԳ) Գլխավոր կոնֆերանսի 61-րդ նստաշրջանին Հայաստանի Հանրապետությունն ընտրվել է ԱԷՄԳ Կառավարիչների խորհրդի անդամ: Այս մասին տեղեկացնում են ՀՀ ԱԳՆ լրատվական ծառայությունից։


Ատոմային Էներգիայի միջազգային գործակալության Կառավարիչների խորհուրդը ամենամյա Գլխավոր կոնֆերանսի հետ միասին հանդիսանում է ԱԷՄԳ քաղաքական երկու կառույցներից մեկը։ Կառավարիչների խորհրդի անդամ են հանդիսանում ԱԷՄԳ 169 անդամ պետություններից ընդամենը 35-ը։ Խորհուրդը պատասխանատու է ԱԷՄԳ քաղաքականության մեծ մասի ձևավորման համար: Այն մշակում և հանձնարարականներ է տալիս Գլխավոր կոնֆերանսին ԱԷՄԳ գործունեության և բյուջեի վերաբերյալ, պատասխանատու է ԱԷՄԳ ստանդարտների հրապարակման համար, նշանակում է ԱԷՄԳ Գլխավոր տնօրենին՝ ներկայացնելով Գլխավոր կոնֆերանսի հաստատմանը։


Հայաստանի Հանրապետությունը Կառավարիչների խորհրդում պաշտոնավարելու է երկու տարի՝ սկսած 2017թ․ սեպտեմբերի 25-ից։

Music: “New Wave” contest winner dedicates her victory to Artsakh

Ani Kharatian
Public Radio of Armenia
Sept 15 2017
“New Wave” contest winner dedicates her victory to Artsakh
20:54, 15 Sep 2017

Photo:http://newwavestars.eu

The awards ceremony of the “New Wave 2017” popular music contest took place yesterday in Sochi. Sardor Milano from Uzbekistan, DoReDos trio from Moldavia, and Erna Mir from Armenia share the first place.

Erna Mir shared her impressions on her Facebook page. She dedicates her triumph to Artsakh, she wrote.

“The “Wave” rose me so high so I could see efforts of numerous people…Thanks to everyone, I promise to stay on the wave of music, love and peace! I dedicate this victory to my country Artsakh. That country, a small but a strong one, taught me to hold on till the end and to win”, Erna Mir wrote.

BAKU: US remains committed to working toward Karabakh conflict’s peaceful settlement: Hoagland

Ani Kharatian
Trend, Azerbaijan

Aug 16 2017
11:32 (UTC+04:00)

Baku, Azerbaijan, August 16

By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:

The United States remains committed to working with the parties of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict toward a peaceful settlement of the conflict, the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair from the US, Ambassador Richard Hoagland told Trend Aug.16.

He noted that the issues relating to the return of territories, return of Azerbaijani refugees and IDPs to their lands, non-use of force and status for Nagorno-Karabakh are all important elements of a comprehensive settlement the parties need to discuss.

“This is precisely why my fellow co-chairs and I continue to encourage the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia to meet at the earliest possible opportunity and engage in good-faith negotiations on a way forward,” he said. “I would like to remind that the OSCE co-chairs are mediators and facilitators. We cannot force a final decision; only the leaders of the sides can decide when it is finally time to make an historic decision that will guarantee peace and lead to eventual prosperity for the entire region.”

During the increased diplomatic activity in the coming weeks and months, the co-chairs will be making a number of statements to reinforce policy and encourage highest-level negotiations, added Hoagland.

The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. As a result of the ensuing war, in 1992 Armenian armed forces occupied 20 percent of Azerbaijan, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.

The 1994 ceasefire agreement was followed by peace negotiations. Armenia has not yet implemented four UN Security Council resolutions on withdrawal of its armed forces from the Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding districts.

Traditional Armenian wedding ceremony staged at “Zvartnots” museum-reserve, turned to grandiose festive event

Ani Kharatian
Panorama, Armenia

Aug 12 2017

“Weeding is a unique event in the life of every person, and everyone eagerly waits for it. Overt the time the traditions of a certain culture are transformed acquiring new features, while losing others,” the Artistic Director of “Karin” Traditional Song and Dance Ensemble Gagik Ginosyan stated ahead of the staging of Armenian traditional wedding ceremony at “Zvartnots” historical-cultural museum-reserve.

The agency for preservation of cultural heritage and the historic environment reported, the event organized at the initiative of “Teryan” Cultural foundation was aimed at reviving the forgotten traditions of the Armenian traditional wedding.

The wedding ceremony held at the Zvartnots” historical-cultural museum-reserve was choreographed by RA People’s Artist Armen Manukyan and attended not only by locals but also number of tourists wishing to get familiarized with Armenian cultural values.

According to the source, young artists Smbat Kocharyan and Anna Harutyunyan participated in a role-playing event as a groom and a bride as they themselves plan to get married and use the forgotten traditions during their wedding ceremony. 

Meanwhile, demographer Gayane Shegoyan, speaking at the event, told about her published a book on traditional Armenian wedding rituals, collecting all the traditions of the Western and Eastern Armenia.

Armenia’s ties with Iran not to affect its relations with U.S. – diplomat

Ani Kharatian 
Interfax - Russia & CIS Diplomatic Panorama
 Thursday 7:46 PM MSK


Armenia's ties with Iran not to affect its relations with U.S. - diplomat

YEREVAN. Aug 10

Armenia is interested in having deeper relations with Iran and is not
worried by the United States' possible reaction to this, Armenian
Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan said.

"Armenia is interested in deeper relations with Iran, and we don't
look at the position of other countries on the matter. This can't have
a negative effect on Armenia's relations with the U.S.," Kocharyan
told journalists on Thursday.

Amid tensions in U.S.-Iranian relations, the U.S. has "treated our
ties with Iran with understanding, because we are honest in our
foreign policy," he said.

Kocharyan also acknowledged that U.S. sanctions against Russia may
have a negative effect on Armenia's economy.

"When the Russian economy sees negative trends, they affect all of its
neighbors. This affects EAEU [Eurasian Economic Union] member Armenia,
this affects EAEU non-member Azerbaijan, and this affects Georgia,
which is moving towards the EU. Countries that are linked to Russia in
this way or that - in terms of workforce, economic relations, or the
sale of goods - may naturally feel negative influences," Kocharyan
said.

Armenia should expand existing economic relations with EAEU countries
and other states and also build and develop ties with new countries,
he said.

"The economic component of EAEU membership is very important to
Armenia, and this also makes up the foundation of national security,"
he said.