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​Armenian President, Yamaha representatives discuss perspectives of cooperation in AI

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Armenian President, Yamaha representatives discuss perspectives of cooperation in AI

On a working visit to Tokyo, President Armen Sarkissin met with the representatives of the famous Japanese company YAMAHA.

President Sarkissian was briefed the company’s activities and new projects, the capacities and opportunities of artificial intelligence equipment, as well as work on international cooperation.

President Sarkissian discussed the possibilities of cooperation with the representatives of the company. In particular, the parties referred to the implementation of joint programs in the field of artificial intelligence and their directions, as well as the company’s representation in Armenia.

AMAHA is one of the oldest Japanese companies (founded in 1887) with a multi-billion turnover and world-renowned reputation. In addition to musical instruments, it produces specialized audio equipment, state-of-the-art information and telecommunications equipment, electronic and automated devices, and artificial intelligence components.

One of YAMAHA’s special projects is the Yamaha AI project (YOO) system, which analyzes musicians’ performance, while synchronizing it with other musical instruments. YAMAHA also manufactures small vehicles such as motor boats, motorcycles, bicycles, snowmobiles, industrial robots and other equipment.

Russia’s Lavrov speaks on situation with declaration against Christianophobia in OSCE

News.am, Armenia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke about the situation with the declaration against Christianophobia in the OSCE, Russia 24 reported.

"The international community has not only paid attention to this issue, but also taken concrete measures to prevent the persecution of Christians. But our partners from the West do not accept this document. We must be consistent and ban any phobia against Christians," Lavrov said.

Armenian analyst: Russia is strengthening in Armenia, and it doesn’t care where the border will be for its troops

News.am, Armenia
July 9 2021

All that has been happening in Armenia and the South Caucasus after Nikol Pashinyan came to power isn’t in Russia’s favor. This is what military expert Davit Jamalyan told reporters today.

“Of course, Russia would have liked to see a state-centered government and a reliable partner in Armenia, and in this sense, Armenia which is an entity and is capable of solving problems on its own and will have its place and role in the security system. However, the person in power in Armenia is a person who is following the interests of Turkey and the UK. In this situation, Russia is trying to get the most that it can. Basically, if the government is handing over the country, Russia is solving its minimal issues and is becoming stronger in Armenia, and it doesn’t matter whether the border on which its troops will stand passes 5 km to the west or 5 km to the east,” he said.

Pashinyan holds meeting with Prosperous Armenia party leader Tsarukyan

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 16:36, 8 July, 2021

YEREVAN, JULY 8, ARMENPRESS. On the sidelines of consultations with the heads of a number of political forces, caretaker Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan received today leader of the Prosperous Armenia party Gagik Tsarukyan, Pashinyan’s Office told Armenpress.

Pashinyan thanked Tsarukyan for accepting the invitation to meet and stated: “I have already released our assessment: according to it the domestic political crisis has been overcome as a result of the elections. I think we need to take all possible measures to solve the problems facing our country, to unite the cooperation forces and find correct formats.

Of course, the Prosperous Armenia party has played a very tangible role in the political life of Armenia for many years. The party, however, lost these elections, but I think that it still remains an influential force in Armenia’s domestic political life”, Pashinyan said, expressing wish to listen to the party leader’s views and positions.

“Dear Mr. Prime Minister, after the elections, as I thanked the people, the voters, I also said that not everything depends on the mandate, if there is no mandate, it doesn’t mean that we are not with the people. We stand by the people, we have discussed and informed about our vision, our approach on how to overcome this situation. Regardless of not being represented in the Parliament, we stand by our people”, he said.

 

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

Armenia improves ranking in US Department of State report on trafficking in persons

Public Radio of Armenia
July 2 2021

Armenia’s has improved ranking has improved in the 2021 US Department of State report on trafficking in persons published on July 1.

“We were pleased to see Armenia’s tier ranking improve, in recognition of the Armenian government’s increasing efforts over the previous year to combat trafficking–from investigating more suspects and identifying more victims to adopting a law that protects children during police interviews and increasing support for a shelter for trafficking victims,” the US Embassy in Armenia said.

The report also includes suggested areas for future improvement, particularly in the area of victim identification and labor trafficking.

“We continue our cooperation in the fight against trafficking in persons including, but not limited to, providing additional funds to raise awareness on this important issue and help Armenian authorities be more effective in identification and prosecution of trafficking cases,” the US Embassy said.

State minister: Power supply problems in Artsakh are more acute today

Panorama, Armenia
July 1 2021

Due to the Azerbaijani occupation of Artsakh’s territories during last year’s war, the Armenian side has lost control over many of the country’s water resources today. The Artsakh authorities plan to build reservoirs to deal with the water-related problem.

“Large-scale programs have already been elaborated. In particular, we plan to construct several reservoirs to facilitate the management of our water resources. At the same time, we intend to solve the problem of drinking water in all communities in 3 years, with certain additional solutions to be provided for Stepanakert,” State Minister of Artsakh Artak Beglaryan told a news conference on Thursday.

He said the authorities also prioritize water quality issues, adding a research is currently underway.

“Measures are being taken to tighten control [over the system], reduce additional risks, improve water quality and have a positive impact on public health. I think that after some time we will be able to offer clear programs to our society,” the minister said.

Speaking about the damaged infrastructures, which were deliberately targeted by Azerbaijani forces during the war, Beglaryan said intense efforts have been taken to restore them.

“We can already announce that almost all our infrastructures have been restored. Only in some communities, the consequences of the war still remain due to the control of artesian wells and some other minor problems,” he said.

Speaking about the power supply in the country, Beglaryan noted that since the system of hydroelectric power plants in Artsakh basically fell under the control of Azerbaijan, additional work is needed now to ensure the independence and self-sufficiency of the system.

“We have a problem with the modernization of the power supply system, which existed even before the war, but is more acute today. There are also programs on this matter and solutions will be offered in the near future,” he said.

Armenian lawyers may come under intense pressure as Baku would fail to ensure their safety – Boris Avagyan

Panorama, Armenia

"The parents of Armenian prisoners held in Baku and those missing in action want a commission to be set up comprising of representatives of the National Security Service  (NSS), the government and defense ministry to properly deal with the issue of the prisoners' return," former deputy head of Artsakh's State Emergency Service Boris Avagyan told reporters on Monday. Avagyan was present at the protest organised by parents of prisoners outside the government building in Yerevan.

In his words, the proposed commission will provide constant feedback and personalized approach to every case. "Most of the parents need legal services. They ask about the fate of their sons, whether they are on a trial in Baku and what are the prospects for their return. We tall them that the fabricated criminal cases and court hearings staged in Baku are just a show for the international community. We all understand that  whatever testimony they want they can get from prisoners," Avagyan said. 

Speaking of the possibility to involve Armenian lawyers in the defense of the prisoners' rights in Baku, Avagyan said: "I welcome the readiness of Armenian lawyers to travel to Baku, however their services and consultations to Armenian prisoners will be inefficient. I think we need to invite an international organisation to render professional legal services to our guys. International lawyers will not face the pressure the Armenian specialists may face in Baku. I do not believe the security of Armenian lawyers will be ensured in Baku either," Avagyan said. 

To note, The Baku Court of Grave Crimes started the trial of 14 Armenian POWs who Azerbaijan accuses of terrorism and subversion. The prisoners standing trial in Baku were captured by Azeri forces after the trilateral statement that ended the 44-day war in Artsakh from the areas of then Armenian-held Hin Tagher and Khtsaberd villages. The Baku court has recently sentenced Lebanese-Armenian captive Viken Euljekian to 20 years in prison. 

Armenia freedom fighter is arrested

News.am, Armenia

YEREVAN. – The court has granted the motion to remand—freedom fighter—Artur Ayvazyan in custody within the framework of the criminal case under investigation into swearing and making threats of violence during a live Facebook broadcast. Armenian News-NEWS.am was informed about this from the Investigative Committee of Armenia.

On June 9, Ayvazyan had organized a live broadcast on Facebook, during which he reflected on a number of incidents in Armenia, in particular the beating of an Armenian soldier by Azerbaijanis on the Armenia-Azerbaijan state border, and cursed those who will vote for the party led by the acting prime minister in the June 20 snap parliamentary elections.

Also, during the aforementioned broadcast, Artur Ayvazyan made threats of using violence against the same circle of people.

He has been charged and arrested.

The investigation continues.

Georgia-U.S. Mediation: Azerbaijan Swaps 15 Armenian Captives for Mine Maps

Civil Georgia
June 13 2021

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Georgia and the U.S. brokered a new deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia, involving Baku’s release of 15 Armenian prisoners of war in exchange for getting from Yerevan a map of landmines in Agdam district, controlled by Armenian forces until recently. The captives were handed over to Armenia on the Azerbaijani-Georgian border, with the Georgian authorities in attendance.

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry underscored yesterday the support of the Georgian Government and Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili for the implementation of the deal. It also said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Acting Assistant Secretary Philip Reeker, European Council President Charles Michel, and the Swedish Chairmanship of the OSCE contributed to the process.

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The Government of Georgia said the deal was achieved through “the active participation of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, and engagement from U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, Philip Reeker.

“An extraordinary step has been taken toward bettering the security architecture of the South Caucasus,” stated the Georgian Government, adding that the deal “will give tremendous impetus to diffusing the tensions between Georgia’s immediate neighbors.”

President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili said, “Georgia is back on its historic mediator role, [U.S.] and EU are back in the Caucasus, building confidenc[e] is the path to lasting peace.”

Welcoming the release of Armenian detainees, U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said “We’re grateful to the Government of Georgia for its vital role facilitating discussions between the sides. Such steps will bring the people of the region closer to the peaceful future they deserve.”

“The process was brokered by the U.S. and Georgian authorities, for which the Government of the Republic of Armenia thanks the U.S. President’s Administration and the Government of Georgia,” noted Mané Gevorgyan, spokesperson to Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan. “The return of all our compatriots kept in Azerbaijan is a priority for the Government of Armenia,” the spokesperson underlined.

Dozens of other Armenian prisoners of war are believed to remain in the Azerbaijani captivity months after the six-week-long war over Nagorno-Karabakh in fall 2020.

CivilNet: #ArmVote21 Candidates Debate the Karabakh Issue

CIVILNET.AM

16 Jun, 2021 09:06

The Civilitas Foundation organized a discussion-debate on the “Artsakh Conflict and Security” on June 16.

The speakers were the representatives of the ten major political forces which are running in the June 20 snap parliamentary election. 

The Liberal Party, the Prosperous Armenia Party, the Bright Armenia Party, the Armenian National Congress Party, the I Have Honor Alliance, and the Citizen’s Decision Party were among the participants.