Author: Dabaghian Diana

SCPEC RA, GTZ DISCUSS COOPERATION MEMORANDUM

PanARMENIAN.Net
07.09.2009 16:33 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Ashot Shahnazaryan, chairman of the the State
Commission for Protection of Economic Competition of the Republic of
Armenia met Monday with Mr. Frank Tibitanzl, GTZ team leader of the
group of Private Sector Promotion in South Caucasus and Ms. Mariam
Babayan, specialist in competition and economic policy issues.

The sides discussed signature of a memorandum on cooperation between
the SCPEC RA and GTZ (German Technical Cooperation Company) due within
2 weeks.

TURKEY IN EUROPE: BREAKING THE VICIOUS CIRCLE

Newsdesk
Sept 7 2009
Sweden

Presentations from members of the Independent Commission on Turkey:

Martti Ahtisaari, Nobel Peace Laureate; former President of
Finland Emma Bonino, Member of the Italian Senate; former European
Commissioner; former member of the European Parliament Marcelino Oreja
Aguirre, Former Foreign Minister of Spain; former Secretary General
of the Council of Europe; former European Commissioner Albert Rohan,
Former Secretary General of Foreign Affairs, Austria

Since the opening of accession negotiations in October 2005, Turkey’s
relationship with the EU has been far from problem-free. Opposition to
Turkey’s full membership from within the EU and domestic difficulties
in the country itself have created a climate of mutual distrust and
suspicion. This has had an impact on the pace of the negotiation
process and raised many concerns and questions. Is Turkey’s EU
accession process grinding to a halt? Has the open opposition to
Turkish membership by some European leaders caused the slow-down
of Turkey’s reform process in recent years, or was it the Ankara
government’s lack of resolve? Is there a danger of "creeping
Islamisation" in Turkish society? What is the state of play on
Cyprus? What are the chances for solving the Kurdish question and the
differences with Armenia? Can Turkey’s important new geo-political
role in the region be an asset for the European Union?

These and other questions will be answered by members of the
Independent Commission on Turkey. The Independent Commission was
established by prominent European leaders for the purpose of analysing
some of the more pressing aspects of Turkey’s accession to the EU. Its
second report "Turkey in Europe: breaking the vicious circle" will
be made public during the event.

This event is held under the auspices of the Swedish Institute
of International Affairs’ EU Programme and has been organised in
cooperation with the British Council and the Open Society Foundation
(Turkey).

SUPERJET INTERNATIONAL; SUPERJET INTERNATIONAL: AFTERSALES SUPPORT L.O.I. FOR ARMAVIA AIRLINES SSJ100 FLEET

Transportation Business Journal
September 6, 2009

SuperJet International announced the execution of a Letter of Intent
(L.o.I.) with Armenian carrier Armavia Airlines for the After Sales
Support of its fleet of new Sukhoi SuperJet 100 aircraft.

With this L.o.I, SuperJet International and Armavia confirm their
intentions to execute a "SuperCare" Agreement by the end of November
2009, for a duration of 5 years and possibility to extend.

The "SuperCare" Agreement is a comprehensive "pay-by-the-hour" program
developed by SJI specifically for the SSJ100 aircraft. This innovative
lifecycle solution has been designed to maximize aircraft availability
to operators and minimize their maintenance and administrative
associated costs.

In particular, Armavia will take advantage of customized spares
availability and "single interface" maintenance/repair solutions of
on-board equipments.

"We are proud to work with Armavia on this agreement which represents
the launch of the SuperJet International’s proprietary ‘SuperCare
Plan’" – said Giovanni Simonetti, Senior Vice President of Customers
Services for SuperJet International – "Since its Entry into Service,
Armavia SSJ100 fleet will be supported by SJI with this tailored and
newly conceived Aftersales package."

"We are delighted to pave the way for a long lasting and mutual
beneficial relationship with SuperJet International by joining its
SuperCare Plan since day one of entry into service of our brand
new fleet of SSJ100" – said Mr. Norayr Shakratovich Belluyan,
General Director of Armavia – "We consider such a ‘per flight hour’
program the right solution to boost our aircraft availability while
optimizing costs." About Armavia : "Armavia" Air Company LLC is the
national air carrier of the Republic of Armenia. The company was
founded in 1996. The founders are Armenian organizations "Aviafin"
LTD and "Mika Armenia Trading" LTD. The carrier is currently based
in Zvartnots Airport, Yerevan.

Today "Armavia" is a dynamically developing international Air Company,
which is strictly consistent with international aviation rules
and standards of safety, environment and conditions of the services
provided. About SuperJet International: SuperJet International, based
in Venice, Italy, is a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica,
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and Sukhoi Holding (49%). It is in charge of marketing, sales,
customization and delivery of the Sukhoi SuperJet 100 regional jet
in Europe, the Americas, Oceania, Africa and Japan, as well as of
worldwide aftersale support.

SuperJet International is also responsible for the design and
development of VIP and cargo variants.

A SuperJet International branch is already active in Moscow, together
with sales offices in Toulouse, France and Washington, DC, USA. About
Sukhoi SuperJet 100 Designed, developed and built by Sukhoi Civil
Aircraft Company (SCAC), the Sukhoi SuperJet 100 family is comprised of
78- and 98-seaters in basic (SSJ100/95B and SSJ100/75B) and long-range
(SSJ100/95LR and SSJ100/75LR) configuration. The SSJ100 is the
most advanced and environmentally friendly new generation regional
jet. Superior technical and operational characteristics make SSJ100
a fully marketable and competitive product – cost-effective, easy to
operate and maintain. SSJ100 is a conceptually new platform designed
specifically for a 100-seat segment offering the most efficient
combination of regional efficiency with mainline capabilities.

The first SSJ100 was rolled out from SCAC’s final assembly shop at
Komsomolsk-on Amur on September 26, 2007. First flight was successfully
accomplished last May 19, 2008. With three aircraft in the air since
July 25, 2009, the programme has scored about 300 flights spending
800 hours in the sky. The certification plan calls for Russia civil
certification by November 2009, followed by EASA certification in
2010 and FAA certification thereafter.

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This article was prepared by Transportation Business Journal editors
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ARMENIAN FEMALE CHESS PLAYERS HELD THEIR FIRST VICTORY IN WORLD TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

PanARMENIAN.Net
07.09.2009 09:59 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ In the 5th round of World Team Chess Championship,
Armenian women’s national team held its first victory with a minimal
score (2.5-1.5), beating tournament leader – Georgian national team.

Armenian team’s leading players were Lilit Lazarian and Lilit
Galoyan who defeated Lela Djavakhishvili and Sopiko Khukhashvili
respectively. Nelly Aghinyan played a drawn game against Maya
Lomeniashvili, and Elina Danielyan who was playing on the first board
suffered her fourth defeat, this time from Nana Dzagnidze.

In the first four rounds, Armenian female players were twice beaten
3.5:0.5 by United States and China and twice played drawn matches
against Russian and Indian teams.

After their first victory, Armenian female players rose from the 9th
to the 7th horizon. Following Georgia’s defeat, sole tournament leader
was the Polish team which beat Indian players 3:1.

In the 7th round of World Team Championship, Armenian players will
compete against Poland.

Results for 5th round:

China 2 – USA- 2.5-1.5 Ukraine-Vitnam – 3.5-0.5 India-Poland – 1:3
Armenia-Georgia – 2.5-1.5 Russia-China – 2:2

Standing

Poland – 9 China 1 – 7 Georgia – 7 Ukraine – 6 Russia – 5 China 2 –
5 Armenia – 4 US – 3 India – 3 Vietnam – 1

RA Social Council to discuss Armenian-Turkish relations
05.09.2009 14:14 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ On September 4, RA SC minor council’s sitting took
place in Yerevan. Chairmen of 12 committees and SC members
participated at council sitting. Considering Protocol point
stipulating for 6-week public debates, the committee resolved to
complete Protocol-related discussions in 3 weeks.

Sitting agenda also included the following issues: availability of
internet services in RA as well as tax legislation and work of public
services.

SC will also focus on operative solutions and recommendations related
to problems in agricultural products realization sphere to be
submitted to RA President and the Government, RA Social Council
reported.

ANS TV, Azerbaijan
Sept 4 2009

Ministry warns Azeri public to be alert to attempts to spoil ties with Turkey

[Presenter] Attempts are being made to damage friendly and brotherly
relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey at a sensitive time when talks
on the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia have
intensified. The public should be vigilant in this regard. This
warning has been made by the press secretary of the Foreign Ministry,
Elxan Poluxov, in an interview with ANS.

Elxan Poluxov said that it was difficult to say at the moment in what
form the protocols that are being negotiated between Turkey and
Armenia will be implemented. Therefore, Baku is demonstrating
patience.

[Poluxov] It will take some time before it takes the form of a
document and is signed. After that period of time, it will be correct
to comment on the issue depending on what form it is put on the
[negotiating] table, whether it is put on the table at all, and if
yes, what issues it comprises, and when that moment arrives and the
full text is known.

Armenia is waging an information war against Azerbaijan, that is this
war is being waged not only on the front-line but also in the
information field, including the Internet. The publication of such
reports is undoubtedly aimed at damaging current friendly and
brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey.

AHARON CHILINGARIAN DISMISSED FROM THE POST OF THE FIRST ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF RA GOVERNMENT-AFFILIATED STATE REVENUE COMMITTEE

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
YEREVAN

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsian dismissed Aharon
Chilingarian from the post of first assistant to the head of RA
Government-affiliated State Revenue Committee on the occasion of
passing to another job.

Public relations department of the Armenian Government told
Armenpress that with another decision of the Prime Minister Karine
Minasian has been appointed first assistant to the head of the RA
Government-affiliated State Revenue Committee.

ESTABLISHING TURKEY-ARMENIA TIES UNACCEPTABLE UNTIL NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT IS RESOLVED: AZERBAIJANI GOVERNING PARTY

Today.Az
55265.html
Sept 3 2009
Azerbaijan

The governing New Azerbaijan Party (NAP) says establishing
Turkey-Armenian relations is unacceptable until the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict is resolved.

"Azerbaijan and Turkey are strategic allies and our relations
rely on the principle of "one nation – two states". There are many
ties connecting our countries. Therefore, the talks held to reopen
Turkey-Armenia borders and to resume diplomatic ties stirs up anxiety
in the Azerbaijani public", the NAP senior official Mubariz Gurbanli
said in an interview with party’s official Web site.

On Aug. 31, Turkey and Armenia in the talks mediated by Switzerland
reached an agreement to launch "internal political consultations"
to sign the Protocol on Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and
Protocol on Development of Bilateral Relations.

Political consultations will be completed within six weeks, and
following that two protocols will be signed and submitted to the two
countries’ parliaments for approval.

Currently, Turkey does not plan to open borders with neighboring
Armenia, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davudoglu said.

Armenian-Turkish ties have been severed since 1993.

CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL OF EUROPE MINISTERS’ COMMITTEE WELCOMES DECISION OF ARMENIA AND TURKEY

ARMENPRESS
Sep 2, 2009

STRASBURG, SEPTEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS: Chairman of the Council of Europe
Ministers’ Committee, Foreign Minister of Slovenia Samuel Zbogar
greeted the decision of starting consultations for the establishments
of diplomatic relations between the Armenia and Turkey.

"This decision for good common future is worthy support of the
international community," he said, expressing hope that the process
will bring to quick results and Armenia and Turkey will overcome
the wounds of past and establish natural relations based on mutual
interests.

ARMENTEL GRANTS COMPUTER ROOMS TO THREE ARMAVIR SCHOOLS

ArmInfo
2009-09-03 16:51:00

ArmInfo. ArmenTel has granted computer rooms to three Armavir schools:
the schools of Aygeshat and Hayatakh and school #17 of Etchmiadzin,
reports the press service of ArmenTel.

"Today, computers and internet have become reality for Armavir
children. May new technologies become a source of new knowledge and
new opportunities for them!" Director General of Armentel Igor Klimko
said while opening the computer class in Aygeshat.

In the last two years Armentel has computerized almost two dozens of
Armenian schools. "Our company gives high priority to computerization
of the regions as this will ensure harmonious development of the
country," Klimko said.

Governor of Armavir region Ashot Kagramanyan said that the Government
of Armenia also gave high priority to computerization. "We are glad
to see that the big business and the state are actively cooperating
in this field," he said.

ArmenTel is subsidiary of VimplelCom and one of the leading telecoms
companies of Armenia.