Author: Nalchajian Markos

T. DAVTIAN SAYS DURING THE SECOND HALF OF THIS YEAR SIGNIFICANT INCREASE OF LOAN VOLUMES AND DECREASE OF INTEREST RATES WILL BE NOTABLE IN THE REPUBLIC

ARMENPRESS
July 10, 2009

YEREVAN, JULY 10, ARMENPRESS: No sequester – reduction of expenditures
will be conducted in the Armenian state budget. Moreover the Armenian
Government has proclaimed a policy of utmost non reduction of the
expenditures which is of success.

During today’s press conference the Armenian Finance Minister Tigran
Davtian said that now the Central Bank conducts a more expansion
policy which is right, thereby praiseworthy. Armenian Central Bank
has again decreased the re-funding interest rate.

T. Davtian expressed hope that it will carry a continuative
character. According to him this step is a serious impetus for making
the credit resources cheaper and will give an opportunity to overcome
the passive condition arouse in the credit market.

The Finance Minister is sure that already during the second semester
of this year a significant increase of the credit volumes and decrease
of interest rates will be notable in the republic. "Thus the economy
will start to breathe more freely," the Minister said.

T. Davtian reminded that Armenia takes part in the designing of EurAsEc
stabilization fund. The overall budget of this fund reaches 9 billion
USD which may be allocated as a stabilization credits in case of the
projects corresponding to the demands set by the fund.

Now Armenia tries to present such projects which will mainly be
directed towards the development of infrastructures.

AZERBAIJANI GOVERNMENT OFFERS NATIONAL PROGRAM ON NAGORNO GARABAGH

RIA Oreanda
July 1 2009
Russia

Baku. OREANDA-NEWS . July 1, 2009. Milli Majlis (Azerbaijanis
parliament) is ready to raise it responsibility for settlement of
Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno Garabagh conflict.

At todays session Musavat (Equality) opposition partys MP Nasib Nasibli
stated that he intended to submit to the Milli Majlis management a
draft law on increasing the role of the legislative body in conflict
settlement.

Increase of Milli Majliss role in Garabagh issue is necessary as
this problem has remained unsettled for a long time. The MPs should
prepare a draft decision on the occasion. A document we have drafted
stipulates that executive power should develop and submit a national
program on Garabagh for approval of parliament. In its turn, Milli
Majlis should conduct discussions at the end of the year within this
national programme, Nasibli said.

Armenia is occupying 20% of Azerbaijani territory following the
conflict. Ceasefire has been applied between the two countries
since 1994.

ARMENIAN AND HUNGARIAN FOREIGN AFFAIR MINISTERS INDICATED WAYS OF DEVELOPING THE BILATERAL COOPERATION

ARMENPRESS
July 10, 2009

YEREVAN, JULY 10, ARMENPRESS: Armenian Foreign Affairs Minister Edward
Nalbandyan paid on July 9 a short-term visit to Budapest. The press
service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry told Armenpress that as soon
as Edward Nalbandyan arrived in the capital of Hungary, he met with
his counterpart Peter Balash.

The agenda of the meeting of Armenian and Hungarian Ministers for
Foreign Affairs included a wide circle of issues on the preparation
works of the Armenian President’s official visit to Hungary in
November, the bilateral cooperation, Armenia-European Union relations,
regional and international issues.

Highly assessing the recent tendencies of development of
Armenian-Hungarian relations, Ministers E. Nalbandyan and P. Balash
indicated the necessity of activation of high level mutual visits and
political dialogue as a guarantee of development of a multilateral
cooperation.

The interlocutors referred to the ways of deepening the
trade-economical interaction. In this context the Armenian Minister
for Foreign Affairs attached importance to the formation of a relevant
legal-agreement field and the conduction of business forums. The
Ministers agreed to activate the preparation of the contracts of
economic sphere to be signed during the President’s his visit to
Hungary.

During the negotiations different directions of Armenia-European
Union cooperation, as well as the steps to be undertaken towards
activating the bilateral cooperation within the frames of the European
neighborhood policy and the Eastern Partnership project have been in
details discussed.

The head of the Armenian Foreign Political Department presented the
latest developments in the Karabakh issue negotiation to the Hungarian
Foreign Affairs Minster.

On E. Nalbandyan’s request P. Balash presented the processes running
in the European Union after the elections of the European Parliament,
as well as the process of the formation of the European Commission.

The Armenian and Hungarian Ministers of Foreign Affairs also referred
to the process of Karabakh conflict regulation.

The meeting of Foreign Ministers was followed by a joint press
conference, then E. Nalbandyan had an interview with the Hungarian
TV. In Budapest E. Nalbandian accompanied with the representatives
of Hungarian-Armenian community, put flowers on the memorial of the
victims of Armenian Genocide.

The same day the Armenian Minister for Foreign Affairs left for
Bucharest.

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THE GENOCIDE EDUCATION PROJECT TAKES PART IN IAGS CONFERENCE

ARLINGTON, VA — Representatives of The Genocide Education Project
discussed the history, impact and education of the Armenian Genocide
during the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) 8th
Biennial Conference, June 7-10th, in Arlington, Virginia.

Education Director Sara Cohan, who participated in a panel on genocide
education, delivered a lecture, entitled "A Genocide Left Behind: The
Teaching of the Armenian Genocide in U.S. Secondary Schools." In her
remarks, Cohan incorporated a review of state education systems which
include the teaching of the Armenian Genocide, as well as education
organizations that promote the teaching of the Armenian Genocide and
those that deny it.

"We were honored to take part in the IAGS’ conference, "The new face of
genocide in the 21st century," said Raffi Momjian, Executive Director of
The Genocide Education Project. "IAGSis a longtime advocate for the
affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, and we are proud to contribute to
such an esteemed organization."

. Several other conference participants are also members of The Genocide
Education Project’s Advisory Board: Dr. Peter Balakian (Colgate
University) and Dr. Henry Theriault (Worcester State Collegetook part in
a roundtable discussion on Armenian Golgotha, Bishop Grigoris Balakian’s
first-hand account of the Armenian Genocide as translated by his great
nephew Dr. Peter Balakian.

. Dr. Balakian also presented "Cultural Genocide and Aftermath," during
a panel discussion on Genocide and the Impact on Culture and Mental
Health on the Affected Populations.

. Dr. Theriault also addressed "From Rape as a Tool of Genocide to
Genocide as a Tool of Rape," during a panel on Gender and Sexual Violence.

. Yair Auron (Israeli Open University) discussed "Holocaust and Genocide
Education in Israel, Critical Perspectives on a National Failure," as
part of a panel on Victims among Genocide — The Challenge of Genocide
Studies in Israel.

. Dr. Paul Bartrop (Deakin University and Bialik College) presented
"Film and Genocide: An Examination of Answered by Fire as a Way into
Understanding East Timor in 1999" for a panel on Global Genocide Studies.

. Dr. Joyce Apsel chaired a book panel on Darfur and the Crime of
Genocide, which included John Hagan and Wenona Rymond-Richmond.

For more information about the work of The Genocide Education Project
please visit <;.

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The Genocide Education Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
that assists educators in teaching about human rights and genocide,
particularly the Armenian Genocide, by developing and distributing
instructional materials, providing access to teaching resources and
organizing educational workshops.

CERTAIN ECONOMIC GROWTH TO BE RECORDED IN ARMENIA LATER THIS YEAR

ARKA/
July 8, 2009
YEREVAN

Certain economic growth is to be recorded in Armenia by mid-2010,
Vazgen Safaryan, chairman of the Union of Domestic Manufacturers,
said at a press conference on Wednesday.

According to international forecasts, the world economy will grow 1.9%
by early 2010 against 1.3% decline in 2009, he said.

He thinks China and India with their seven-percent and 5% economic
growth will propel development of the world economy.

"Certain progress may be recorded in 2010, and some progress will be
visible in Armenia by mid-2010."

Safaryan pointed out that some signs of progress are already seen in
the country.

In particular, a seven-percent economic growth was recorded in May,
compared with April, thanks to investments in the national economy.

"If world prices for copper and molybdenum rise by late 2009, Armenia
will reach more vigorous economic growth", Safaryan said.

He stressed the necessity to change economic policy, create free
economic zone in border areas – Gyumri, Meghri and Ijevan as well as
ease tax pressure, since the state budget is already being formed by
foreign credits.

According to National Statistical Service of Armenia, the country
faced 15.7% economic decline in Jan-May 2009, compared with the same
period of the previous year.

ARMENIAN, IRANIAN JUNIOR SOCCER TEAMS TO PLAY FRIENDLY MATCH IN YEREVAN

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
06.07.2009 22:19 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Iranian junior soccer team arrived in Yerevan
today for a training to last till July 11. They will also play friendly
matches with Armenian peers in Republican Stadium on July 8 and 10
at 7 pm local time.

YEREVAN TO HOST "IMPACT OF THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS ON RA" INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
06.07.2009 14:44 GMT+04:00

On July 7-8, Yerevan will host an International conference entitled
"Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on RA: Short- and Long-run
Perspectives", RA Economy Ministry Press Service reported.

The conference aims at discussion of financial crisis impact on
Armenia and consideration of offers on overcoming crisis consequences.

The conference will feature presentations by leading experts of WB,
Euro Committee, UNO, IMF, OSCE, Asian Bank of Development, as well
as governmental structures’ and private sector representatives.

The RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and World Bank Country Director
for South Caucasus, Asad Alam will deliver opening speeches at the
conference.

Cyprus President arriving in Armenia

armradio.am
04.07.2009 15:35

The President of the Republic Mr Demetris Christofias will pay an
official visit to Armenia on 6 and 7 July, accompanied by his wife, Mrs
Elsi Christofia.

During his visit to Armenia, President Christofias will have a private
meeting with the country’s President, Mr Serzh Sargsyan, followed by
talks between their countries’ delegations.

The President of the Republic will also have a meeting with the Prime
Minister of Armenia Mr Tigran Sargsyan, with the Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of all Armenians HH Karekin II, as well as with the Mayor of
Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, Mr Gagik Beglaryan.

During his stay in Armenia, President Christofias and his wife will
visit the Memorial to the Victims of the Armenian Genocide. President
Christofias will also attend a working lunch with the Armenian Foreign
Minister, Mr Edward Nalbandian, as well as a dinner hosted by the
Armenian President.

The President of the Republic will be accompanied by the Minister of
Foreign Affairs Mr Markos Kyprianou, the Ambassador of Cyprus to
Armenia, stationed in Moscow, Mr Petros Kestoras, the Honorary Consul
of Cyprus to Armenia, Mr Armen Khachatryan, as well as the
Representative of the Armenian Religious Group in the House of
Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Vartkes Mahdessian.

ARMENIAN PRESIDENT RECEIVES RUSSIAN PRESIDENT’S REPRESENTATIVE FOR CULTURE AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS, AMBASSADOR OF ARMENIA TO RUSSIA AND AMBASSADOR OF AZERBAIJAN TO RUSSIA

ArmInfo
2009-07-03 19:19:00

ArmInfo. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan received Russian President’s
Representative for Culture and Social Affairs, ex-minister of culture
of Russia Mikhail Shvidkoy, Ambassador of Armenia to Russia Armen
Smbatyan and Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Russia Polad Bubuloghlu
on Friday.

Afterwards, Mikhaeil Shvidkoy told media "they have gathered to help
the Armenian and Azerbaijani peoples understand what is taking place in
the relations of these states." "We cannot interfere into the military
and political negotiations of our presidents. It is a very important
aspect of settlement of the relations of Armenia an Azerbaijan which
we do not want to interfere into being representatives of culture. It
is very important for us to do everything to help neighbor peoples
feel that there is no alternative to coexistence and respect", he
said. M. Shvidkoy is sure that there are many psychological problems
in the Armenian-Azerbaijani relations.

"Armenians and Azerbaijani do not trust in each other and their
relations are very tense. Nevertheless, the men of culture are able
to do everything to change this atmosphere," he said.

AMBASSADOR OF AZERBAIJAN TO RUSSIA: CERTAIN TIME WILL PASS AND THE RELATIONS BETWEEN ARMENIANS AND AZERBAIJANIS WILL TURN OUT WELL

ArmInfo
2009-07-03 19:17:00

ArmInfo. Certain time will pass and the relations between Armenians
and Azerbaijanis will turn out well, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to
Russia Polad Bul-Bul Ogli told journalists in Stepanakert today.

‘Unfortunately, today journalists from both countries create the
image of an enemy. It is very harmful especially taking into account
that the press is the forth power. Today one should persuade people
in the necessity of living like kind neighbours and reaching out of
helping hand to each other. Next year we shall celebrate the 65th
anniversary of the Great Victory over the fascism. Armenians and
Azerbaijanis were fighting shoulder to shoulder against the common
enemy in that war’, – the ambassador said and added that in this
context both peoples should understand that if earlier they used
to do something together, they can do the same today. Asked if the
Azerbaijani party ready to make specific steps for improvement of the
bilateral relations, in particular, to remove snipers from the line
of contact between the armed forces of Azerbaijan and the NKR, the
ambassador replied that snipers should be removed from both parties:
from the Azerbaijani as well as Armenian, and Azerbaijan is ready to
remove snipers. Asked by ArmInfo correspondent what specific steps
they are going take in the social and cultural format, he replied:
‘Why today Armenians and Azerbaijanis may live together in Russia,
create and hold business together, but they cannot do the same at
this small part of the land! I understand, there is a very complex
heritage, but we should pass through it and overcome it. Time is a
great healer.’ The ambassador also added that today a new generation
is growing in Armenia and Azerbaijan which should not inherit what
happened between the two nations.