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Music: Yerevan gathers jazz musicians and lovers of the craft for ArmJazz

Anna Tamamian
PanArmenian, Armenia
Sept 23 2017
Yerevan gathers jazz musicians and lovers of the craft for ArmJazz

The Armenian capital city of Yerevan will gather jazz musicians and lovers of the music on Monday, September 25 for a special project called ArmJazz.

The concert will be held at Aram Khachaturian concert hall in downtown Yerevan and feature prominent musicians such as Stepan Shakaryan, Martin Vardazaryan, Levon Malkhasyan, Vahagn Hayrapetyan, Tigran Hamasyan and the Armenian State Jazz Band and bandleader Armen Hyusnunts.

Works by Armenian composers will be played throughout the night.

Music: President Sargsyan attends premiere of “Promise” film-based “Our Promise” musical spectacle

Anna Tamamian
Panorama, Armenia
Sept 23 2017

President Serzh Sargsyan attended today a gala event hosted by the Armenian General Benevolent Union at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater after A. Spendiaryan, in the frame of which a symbolic musical performance was presented, referred to as “Our Promise”, the press department of the President’s Office reports.

The event was dedicated to “Promise,” a film about the Armenian Genocide, shot by famous American Oscar-winning director Terry George, with its world premiere held at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2016.

In attendance were film director Terry George, producer Eric Israyelyan and renowned filmmaker Mike Medavoy. The film’s original music and history were among the main features of the gala event.

French Secretary of State: In the near future, within the framework of the UN General Assembly, it is planned to hold a meeting of the Foreign Ministers on Karabakh

Anna Tamamian 
ARMINFO News Agency, Armenia
 Saturday


French Secretary of State: In the near future, within the framework of
the UN General Assembly, it is planned to hold a meeting of the
Foreign Ministers on Karabakh

Yerevan September 16

Angela Stepanyan. In the near future, within the framework of UN
General Assembly, it is planned to hold a meeting at the level of
foreign ministers on Nagorno-Karabakh, "Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne,
Secretary of State for the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of
France, said in Baku. "It is possible that in the future the meeting
will be held at a higher level, France has always been attentive to
this process.In today's meeting with President Ilham Aliyev I noted
that France, as a co-chair country of the OSCE Minsk Group, is very
diligent in carrying out its mediation mission settlement of the
Nagorno- Karabakh conflict, "he said.

According to the estimates of the minister, the co-chairs of the OSCE
Minsk Group do their work properly. In this regard, Lemoine maintains
an ongoing relationship with Ambassador Stefan Visconti, representing
France in the OSCE Minsk Group.

The OSCE Minsk Group has been dealing with the settlement of the
Karabakh conflict since 1992, represented by the co-chairs from
Russia, the United States and France. Currently, the settlement
process is based on the Madrid Principles put forward by the OSCE
Minsk Group Co-Chairs in 2007 and updated in 2009, among other things,
providing for the deployment of a peacekeeping contingent in the
conflict zone.

Alex Demirdjian Dedicates 3rd Place Win in Car Race to Armenian People

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Alex Demirdjian after his race

SPA, Belgium – Lebanese Armenian driver Alex Demirdjian has won 3rd place at the world-famous Total 24 Hours of Spa race in Belgium, which is part of the Blancpain GT Series.

Some 64 cars began the race at the historic Spa-Francorchamps circuit but only 35 finished the challenging feat. Demirdjian and his Ferrari AF Corse teammates Nicolas Minassian, Davide Rizzo, and Toni Vilander came in 3rd place, a major achievement in the racing world and a great source of pride for the Armenian community.

Alex Demirdjian (center) and his teammates Nicolas Minassian, Davide Rizzo“It was important for me to race for the Armenian people,” said Alex Demirdjian. “This race was about remembering our past but also letting the world know that we are present and our future is strong.”

The Total 24 Hours of Spa race is widely recognized as one of the most difficult races across the globe, due both to the continuous 24 hours of driving and the challenging weather conditions characteristic of the region. Demirdjian recognized the race as an important opportunity to represent both the Armenian and Lebanese communities, honoring the history of his people and creating hope for their future.

The Ferrari 488 GT3 that Demirdjian raced in proudly displayed the red, blue, and orange colors of the Armenian flag with the words “Drive for Life” just below. The front of the racecar displayed the Lebanese flag with the country’s national Cedar tree leading the way.

Demirdjian’s Ferrari emblazoned with the Armenian tri-color

“It was a wonderful feeling to cross the Armenian and Lebanese flags across the finish line,” said Demirdjian. “This achievement really goes to show that teamwork is more important than any individual endeavor, and I hope future generations will be inspired to work together in pursuit of their ambitions while honoring their history.”

Prior to this event, Demirdjian raced in the Blancpain GT Endurance Race in Monza, Italy where he won 1st place with his Ferrari AF Corse teammates Davide Rizzo and Abbie Eaton.

BAKU: FM: If Armenia admits that principles voiced by Hoagland are not new, then substantive negotiations should be started

Anna Tamamian
AzerNews, Azerbaijan

Aug 25 2017
16:20 (UTC+04:00)
By Laman Ismayilova

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov announced that if Armenian side admits that principles emphasized by Richard Hoagland are not new and they are accepting them, then substantive negotiations should be started.

Mammadyarov made the remark while talking to Azertac on a recent statement of the United States co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Richard Hoagland, on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution.

“The L'Aquile, Muskoka and Los Cabos statements by the Presidents of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries reflected the key elements of a step-by-step settlement of the conflict on the basis of the Helsinki Final Act,” said Mammadyarov.

“These elements also constitute the fundamental basis of the updated Madrid principles. The same principles have been also emphasized by the United States co-chair, Richard Hoagland. The very first step in the sequence of principles, which are complementary to one another, is the withdrawal of Armenia’s troops from the occupied territories around the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan. With the elimination of the fact of occupation, return of internally displaced persons to their native lands and implementation of necessary security measures should be ensured. It should also be noted that Armenia does not implement the demands of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions on the conflict.”

Hoagland, addressing a round-table in Washington on August 24, stressed that territorial integrity is an important part of the settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

“There can be no settlement without respect for Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and the recognition that sovereignty over these territories must be restored,” he said.

The statement caused serious concern and panic in Armenia's political leadership. There were voiced statements that are contradictory at different levels and one denies another one. Lately, Armenian officials stated that these principles are not new.

Mammadyarov further stressed that the Armenian people will be able to benefit from the cooperation opportunities that the conflict resolution would create.

“The Azerbaijani side has repeatedly stated that it is ready for serious negotiations to change the current status quo, which is considered as an unacceptable by the Heads of State of Minsk Group Co-chair countries and to ensure the soonest settlement of the conflict and the lasting peace in the region,” he said.

The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 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 regions. More than 20,000 Azerbaijanis were killed and over 1 million were displaced as a result of the large-scale hostilities. The 1994 ceasefire agreement was followed by peace negotiations.

Armenia still controls fifth part of Azerbaijan's territory and rejects implementing four UN Security Council resolutions on withdrawal of its armed forces from Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding districts.

More than two decades have passed since the ceasefire agreement. For all these years, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has been supposed to find a solution by peaceful means. However, the reluctance of Armenia does not let to end the conflict and to restore peace in the South Caucasus.