Author: Lilit Nahapetian

Iran’s Ayatollah Marashi Najafi Library to study Armenian manuscripts

Lilit Nahapetian

 16:55,

YEREVAN, JANUARY 30, ARMENPRESS. The Ayatollah Marashi Najafi Library in Iran’s Qom will start studying Armenian manuscripts as part of cooperation with Yerevan’s Matenadaran.

A Matenadaran delegation recently visited the Ayatollah Marashi Najafi Library, the world's third largest Islamic library, and was received by the library’s director Mahmoud Marashi Najafi, the son of its founder Ayatollah Marashi Najafi.

During the meeting the sides emphasized “the importance and willingness for cooperation, which will begin with the studies of Armenian manuscripts kept at the center,” the Matenadaran Institute of Ancient Manuscripts said in a statement.

Baku’s rhetoric challenges Armenia’s sovereignty and threatens lasting peace in the region, says Mirzoyan

Lilit Nahapetian

 18:22,

YEREVAN, JANUARY 19, ARMENPRESS.  Rhetoric and statements of the high-level Azerbaijani officials continue challenging the rule-based order, territorial integrity, sovereignty of Armenia and, hence, the prospects of lasting peace in the region.

Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan announced this on January 19, in Zagreb, during a joint press conference with the Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman.

“Today we exchanged views on international and regional security topics. I thoroughly updated my counterpart on the situation in the South Caucasus. As mentioned, we had earlier opportunities to discuss Armenia’s vision of establishing stability and peace in the region, efforts aimed at overcoming the challenges and developing regional connectivity. Unfortunately, we see rhetoric and statements of the high-level Azerbaijani officials that continue challenging the rule-based order, territorial integrity, sovereignty of Armenia and, hence, the prospects of lasting peace in the region,” the foreign ministry quoted Mirzoyan as saying.

We believe our partners interested in stability in the South Caucasus share the same approach, that peace requires unwavering commitment and genuine interest in lasting solutions. Armenia’s position has been very clear on possible solutions based on well-known principles and agreements. Countries should recognize each other's territorial integrity without any ambiguity.

The peace treaty should provide clear foundations regarding the further delimitation process, which, according to our belief, should take place in accordance with the Alma-Ata Declaration and based on the freshest and legitimate Soviet Union maps. We also are sure that the connectivity that can be unlocked in the region, the economic and transport infrastructures could also help to advance lasting peace in the region.

 We believe that all the infrastructure should be unlocked according to and under the sovereignty and national jurisdictions of the countries and in accordance with the principles of equality and reciprocity.

 Moreover, to promote this idea of peace and connectivity, the Government of the Republic of Armenia came up with the initiative of “Crossroads of Peace”, which is, as I said, about unblocking the infrastructure, increasing the interconnectivity in the region,’’ the Foreign Minister Mirzoyan said.

Oscars: Film Academy Vet Teni Melidonian Upped to Newly Created Position of Chief Oscars Officer

Lilit Nahapetian
Hollywood Reporter
Jan 9 2024
 

The Academy also announced that MaryJane Partlow will become executive vp, awards production and special events.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has promoted Teni Melidonian to chief Oscars officer, a newly created position, and MaryJane Partlow to executive vp, awards production and special events, Academy CEO Bill Kramer announced Tuesday.

Melidonian will continue to report directly to Kramer. Partlow will report to Melidonian.

Melidonian will lead strategy, talent relations, special events and production teams for all awards programs and events. She will collaborate closely with the Oscars producers and show host, Disney/ABC and Academy leadership, including the board of governors and its committees and oversee the teams involved in developing and executing the Oscars for a global viewing audience.

Melidonian will lead strategy, talent relations, special events and production teams for all awards programs and events. She will collaborate closely with the Oscars producers and show host, Disney/ABC and Academy leadership, including the board of governors and its committees and oversee the teams involved in developing and executing the Oscars for a global viewing audience.

As the lead liaison with Disney/ABC, the Academy’s broadcast distribution partner, Melidonian heads Oscars ad sales, marketing, advertising and synergy strategies supporting audience growth opportunities globally.

Partlow will lead the teams in producing all awards special events throughout the Oscars season, including the Governors Awards, nominations announcement, nominees luncheon, Scientific and Technical Awards and the Oscars Governors Ball.

“These positions and department are vital to the Academy’s evolution and success as we head into our 100th Oscars and beyond,” Kramer said in a statement. “Teni is creative and forward-thinking — and her years of Academy experience and strong knowledge of our awards are a huge asset for our organization during this exciting and historic time. She played a critical role in the success of last year’s show. MaryJane is a truly innovative leader, and her prowess in producing top-notch events is exceptional. I am deeply grateful for their strategic partnership and support.”Melidonian will lead strategy, talent relations, special events and production teams for all awards programs and events. She will collaborate closely with the Oscars producers and show host, Disney/ABC and Academy leadership, including the board of governors and its committees and oversee the teams involved in developing and executing the Oscars for a global viewing audience.

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As the lead liaison with Disney/ABC, the Academy’s broadcast distribution partner, Melidonian heads Oscars ad sales, marketing, advertising and synergy strategies supporting audience growth opportunities globally.

Partlow will lead the teams in producing all awards special events throughout the Oscars season, including the Governors Awards, nominations announcement, nominees luncheon, Scientific and Technical Awards and the Oscars Governors Ball.

“These positions and department are vital to the Academy’s evolution and success as we head into our 100th Oscars and beyond,” Kramer said in a statement. “Teni is creative and forward-thinking — and her years of Academy experience and strong knowledge of our awards are a huge asset for our organization during this exciting and historic time. She played a critical role in the success of last year’s show. MaryJane is a truly innovative leader, and her prowess in producing top-notch events is exceptional. I am deeply grateful for their strategic partnership and support.”

In 2022, under Kramer’s leadership, Melidonian led the newly created Oscars strategy division, successfully creating a unit working year-round on all awards-related programs. The team also oversees guest and nominee ticketing and seating for awards season events and spearheads member screenings.

Melidonian was most recently executive vp, Oscars strategy. She began her Academy career in 2005 as a publicist, advancing to head communications and publicity and overseeing brand strategy and marketing before moving over to lead the Oscars strategy team. Prior to the Academy, Melidonian worked in Washington, D.C., including for the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia.

Partlow joined the Academy in 2013 and most recently held the position of senior vp, awards production and special events, contributing significantly to the Academy’s marquee events. Prior to joining the Academy, Partlow produced events for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Emirates airline and several high-profile global philanthropic families.In 2022, under Kramer’s leadership, Melidonian led the newly created Oscars strategy division, successfully creating a unit working year-round on all awards-related programs. The team also oversees guest and nominee ticketing and seating for awards season events and spearheads member screenings.

Melidonian was most recently executive vp, Oscars strategy. She began her Academy career in 2005 as a publicist, advancing to head communications and publicity and overseeing brand strategy and marketing before moving over to lead the Oscars strategy team. Prior to the Academy, Melidonian worked in Washington, D.C., including for the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia.

Partlow joined the Academy in 2013 and most recently held the position of senior vp, awards production and special events, contributing significantly to the Academy’s marquee events. Prior to joining the Academy, Partlow produced events for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Emirates airline and several high-profile global philanthropic families.

Asbarez: Baku Reportedly Refused to Meet with Senior U.S. Diplomat

Lilit Nahapetian
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U.S. special envoy Louis Bono meets with Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Yerevan on Jan. 8


Azerbaijani media reported on Thursday that officials in Baku refused to meet with Louis Bono, the Secretary of State’s senior advisor on the Caucasus, saying the U.S. is not a reliable mediator.

The Baku-based Minval news agency reported that Azerbaijani officials “do not accept” the United States mediation approaches and “do not see the U.S. as a reliable mediator.”

Bono, who visited Armenia on Wednesday, did not travel to Baku as part of his regional tour.

The U.S. Embassy in Armenia did not deny that Azerbaijani officials refused to meet with Bono.

Radar Armenia, a Yerevan-based news agency, which reported on the Azerbaijani media report, queried the U.S. Embassy about the incident.

“L. Bono, Senior Adviser on Caucasus Negotiations, frequently visits the region to discuss US support for the peace process and ways to achieve a lasting and dignified peace. Mr. Bono regularly meets with key stakeholders in Armenia and Azerbaijan to support the peace process. We are ready to help with any process that will bring peace and stability to the people of the South Caucasus,” said the U.S. Embassy’s response to Radar Armenia.

When Bono was in Yerevan on Monday he met with several government officials, including Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Armenia’s National Security chief Armen Grigoryan.

After the visit, Grigoryan said that Bono continued to push for fresh talks between Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers in Washington, which were scheduled to be held in November, but were canceled after Baku backed out of the meeting.

Yet the U.S. remains convinced of the possibility for durable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

“We continue to believe that a durable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan is possible. It is something that the department will continue to work towards. Obviously, coordinator Bono, the secretary, and others continue to be deeply engaged in it,” State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a news briefing on Wednesday.

Greece supports stronger Armenia-EU ties

Lilit Nahapetian

 12:42,

YEREVAN, JANUARY 10, ARMENPRESS. Greece supports the strengthening of the Armenia-EU ties and the deployment of the EU monitoring mission in Armenia, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has said.

“Regarding the Armenia-EU relations, Greece supports strengthening relations with Yerevan and the deployment of the EU monitoring mission in Armenia,” the Greek FM said at a joint press conference with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan in Yerevan.

“Greece will work to strengthen institutional dialogue on the level of our expert skills, being one of the oldest EU members,” the Greek FM said.

Thanking Mirzoyan for the warm reception, Gerapetritis added, “I am happy and honored to be in Yerevan for the first time as foreign minister, and to reiterate the excellent level of bilateral ties and our willingness to further deepen our relations. Indeed, Greece and Armenia have strong historical ties, friendly relations that have been built over centuries. And I have also regular contact and cooperation with my good friend and colleague.”

Three of the world’s largest companies to enter the Armenian market, says Deputy Minister

Lilit Nahapetian

 18:56, 8 January 2024

YEREVAN, JANUARY 8, ARMENPRESS. During the press conference held on Monday, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia Ani Ispiryan stated that it was expected for three of the largest companies in the world to open representative offices in Armenia.

"In 2024, we should implement 21 events, as a result of which the investment and business environment should  develop," said Ispiryan.


The Deputy Minister highlighted three important points, expressing hope for their implementation in the near future. 

"One of them is the opening of representative offices of 3 of the 500 largest companies of the world in Armenia. The second is the entry of the 30 largest and  the best global brands into Armenia," said the deputy minister.

During the press conference, the deputy minister underscored the next program focused on stimulating the production of economically complex products.



Armenia negotiates with several countries for launching joint production of e-cars

Lilit Nahapetian

 10:08, 3 January 2024

YEREVAN, JANUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. The first 8,000 e-cars to be imported into Armenia this year will again be exempt from VAT and customs duties pursuant to a regulation on quota distribution within the Eurasian Economic Union aimed at promoting the green economy policy and reducing emissions.

Given the positive results of the incentive in 2022 and 2023, the Armenian government extended the regulation for two more years.

3,486 electric cars were imported to Armenia in 2022, a 1,8% and 12,1% growth against 2021 and 2020 respectively, according to Emma Movsisyan, Director of the Department of Trade and Integration at the Armenian Ministry of Economy.

“As of December 1, 2023, the number of electrical cars imported into Armenia was 4,909. This shows that we have significant results in this area. Every year the number of e-cars that are imported and used in Armenia is rapidly growing,” Movsisyan said.

Most of the e-cars are being imported from the United Arab Emirates, followed by the United States, China, and some quantities from Iran and Georgia.

“In terms of the manufacturing date of the vehicles, we can say that consumers mostly prefer cars of recent years. The overwhelming majority of the imported cars are manufactured in between 2021 and 2023. Both high-class and mid-class cars are imported. Most of the imports are Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen ID.6, Honda, Tesla, and in the mid-class segment Nissan LEAF, Chevrolet Volt which cost an average of 8 to 15 thousand dollars depending on the engine power, manufacturing date and other components,” Movsisyan said.

The goal of this initiative is to implement the provisions of the green economy policy adopted by the Armenian government, which seeks to cut diesel fuel consumption and reduce emissions.

Movsisyan said that adjacent infrastructures are also being developed as a result of the imports, the number of charging stations is growing (already 200), more maintenance shops are being opened, which in turn brings investments and new jobs.

“We’ve adopted a policy to significantly increase the use of e-cars both in the public administration system and in the private sector. We also consider launching joint production with famous carmakers in Armenia in the future. We are currently conducting negotiations with certain countries in this context,” Emma Movsisyan said.

The ministry seeks to apply broader measures in terms of infrastructures. It is currently considering potential components that could also be covered in the zero-customs-duty regulation and thereby promote economic activity in the given sector, as well as the use of e-cars.

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