Author: Toneyan Mark

WHAT WILL SERGE SARGSYAN DO?

Lragir.am
9 Aug 06

The analytical group Electoral Systems dwelled on the situation
connected with the election of the head of the community of Ajapniak,
Yerevan in October and presented its forecast.

"Exclusive.am": Arman Sahakyan is again nominated head of the community
of Ajapniak. The local elections, which seem to be quite ordinary at
first sight, are a serious trial for the Republican Party and Serge
Sargsyan. First Arman Sahakyan’s victory would strengthen Andranik
Margaryan’s team in the Republican Party. We have already mentioned
that dual power has occurred in the Republican Party. Besides, after
the previous election of the head of the community of Ajapniak Serge
Sargsyan, who supported the incumbent candidate Artsrun Khachatryan
in the previous election, will face a dilemma. By winning the
election in Ajapniak without Serge Sargsyan’s support the "old"
wing of the Republican Party would display that the Republican
Party makes decisions without Serge Sargsyan. At the same time,
the "old" Republicans must keep the actions of Serge Sargsyan under
"surveillance" (as formerly pro-Artsrun Khachatryan). Most probably,
Serge Sargsyan will informally become the head of the electoral
headquarters of Arman Sahakyan. Thereby he will reinforce the basis
of his leadership in the Republican Party. At the same time, this
means that for the sake of his problems inside the political party
he will sacrifice the position of his non-partisan supporters, namely
Artsrun Khachatryan.

Electoral Systems Analytical Group

STANDARDS AND NORMS ON QUALITY AND MANAGEMENT OF EFFECTIVE USAGE OF WATER RESOURCES OF SOUTH CAUCASUS TO BE WORKED OUT

Noyan Tapan
Aug 09 2006

YEREVAN, AUGUST 9, NOYAN TAPAN. The regional program "Application of
International Standards and Norms for Management of Water Resources
of Trans-Border Rivers Kura and Araks" which is implemented jointly
by public organizations of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, pursues
the goal of assisting effective management of water resources of
the Kura-Araks river system. In Armenia, it is implemented by the
Armenian Ecologists’ Union NGO with the assistance of the Eurasia
Foundation. Rafayel Hovhannisian, the organization chairman,
informed about it at the August 8 conference entitled "Problems
of Usage and Ecology of Water Resources of Trans-Border Rivers of
Kura and Araks." According to him, the program envisages working out
standards and norms on quality and on management of effective usage
of water resources of the South Caucasus, to create an internet
site "Kura-Araks." Creation of a computer geo-information s ystem
of water resources of the Kura-Araks system, and organization of a
national conference dedicated to social-ecological and water usage
problems existing in basins of those rivers, shooting of a video
film covering those problems, are also envisaged. R.Hovhannisian
beleives that after completion of the program, a similar program,
with participation of Turkey and Iran as well, would be purposeful
to implement, as many rivers of the Kura and Araks basins run or
start in those countries. Volodya Narimanian, the Deputy Chief of
the Water Resources Management Agency of the RA Ministry of Nature
Protection mentioned that the new Water Code defines modern methods
of management of water resources which envisage wide participation
of the society in those processes.

According to his estimation, work of public organizations gives
positive result in the management of water resources, not only national
but also trans-border ones.

"OEP WILL CARRY OUT ACTIVE POLICY"

Aravot.am
04 Aug 06

Margaret Yesayan

OEP deputy leader Mher Shahgeldian says.

Mr. Shageldian in what is ‘Orinats Erkir" /Rule of Law Party/ engaged
in this hot summer?

Summer, as a rule, is a period of vacations. But our party has never
gone on holiday completely. The party is a big supplementing political
power, there is always work to do. The party has been engaged in
organizing, analyzing works this period. Thousands of people have
applied for becoming party members.

We also work on drafts, in particular Electoral CodeÂ". So, there
are a lot of problems and the OEP tries to solve them.

Which will be the further steps of the party after becoming the
opposition?

It isn’t secret that the OEP has always been active and it will
carry out active policy in the future, too. We’ll be focused on the
problems of democratization of the country, fight against corruption,
protection of human rights.

In particular issues on protection of people’s flat rights, which
relates to residents of Buzand, Kozern and other districts. We have
always been, are and will be a principle political power.

One of the electronic newspapers informs that the NA staff is made
deductions; in your opinion may it have any connection with some
political issues?

At NA Chairman Tigran Torosian’s direction several departments and
sections are liquidated in the NA, people stay outside, and we see
political pretext here. Applying double standards in the system of
state governing is inadmissible for us. Different administrative
circles become Republican. Liquidating NA departments and delaying
international events is impossible to provide for continuity and
development of the NA activities. Thus, development of the NA staff
and foreign relations is distorted, which has recorded a great growth
since 2003.

Will the OEP participate in the parliamentary elections with blocs
or separately?

I think nowadays we are in such conditions that both authority and
opposition powers need in unification and consolidation. Civilized
world wants to see a fight designed on concepts and projects. As an
oppositionist power we are for consolidation round principles and
concepts of certain value system.

Unfortunately some people suffer from narcissism and can’t be
consolidated. As regards the blocs, the time will come and we’ll
announce our position. I want to stress that our party can collaborate
with all those political powers, which are ready to fight against
corruption and robbery, misuse of powers, ruling atmosphere of
fear, rigged elections. It’s negative when the oligarchic groups
and shadow economy are concentrated. If the elections in Armenia
are rigged this time our country will be thrown away from regional
political basic developments, democratic world may lose its interest
toward our country. Today we need in democracy for our security and
for strengthening our positions round NK negotiating table. We must
realize that democratization is necessary for the internal development
of the country. At the same time democracy has become a geo-strategic
factor. It’s also an important factor for Armenian-Turkish border’s
anti-blockade, strengthening our positions in the Western world. We
need in foreign political doctrine, which must take into consideration
both securities, economic and geo-strategic problems.

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IN FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2006 ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE IN ARMENIA AMOUNTS TO AMD 220 MILLION

AZG Armenian Daily #145, 03/08/2006

Ecology

In the first half of 2006, RA State Territorial Inspection of RA Nature
Protection Ministry checked 957 objects and revealed 662 violations
of ecological legislation of Armenia. RA National Statistic Service
informed about this. Besides, not a single violation was removed in
the deadline set by the law. The majority of the damages was made
to the flora(228 cases), then come the damages to the water sources
(167 cases), to the air basin(134), to the mines and land resources
(38 cases each) and to fauna (57 cases). 449 people were imposed with
administrative penalties amounting to AMD 31 million 515 thousand.

The damage to the ecology of Armenia is evaluated to AMD 220 million
325 thousand.

US mediator, separatist leader discuss Karabakh conflict

Regnum, Moscow
30 Jul 06

[No dateline, as received] "Undoubtedly, one of the main topics of our
discussion was participation of Nagornyy Karabakh in the peace talks
and I think (US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Matthew Bryza) Mr
Bryza understands that the conflict cannot be settled without Nagornyy
Karabakh. It is not only him, but all the mediators realize this. Of
course, we discussed a number of other issues, but participation of
the NKR (Nagornyy Karabakh republic) in the talks topped the agenda,"
Arkadiy Gukasyan, president of Nagornyy Karabakh told journalists
after his meeting with the US co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group,
Matthew Bryza, on 29 July, a Regnum correspondent in Stepanakert
[Xankandi] reports.

Gukasyan said that he had talked about the NKR’s official position
and various aspects of the problem. "I think that it was interesting
for Mr Bryza to listen to us. I would not say that he expressed
serious objections, since our approach was quite logical. Of course,
I cannot reveal all the details of the negotiations because of the
confidentiality of the talks. And it is clear that to certain extent,
our position is different from the mediators’ approach, but I am
saying it again that I have not heard any serious objections," the
head of the Karabakh state said.

Asked about the importance of the US co-chair’s visit to Stepanakert
in terms of quite a long break in visits by the Karabakh mediators,
the president noted that without visiting the NKR and learning the
situation there, it would be hardly possible for the newly-appointed
co-chair to have a full understanding of what is going on in the
region. I did not expect anything from this visit because I knew that
he was not coming with new suggestions but he was coming to listen
to us. And from this point of view, our expectations were right as
we were able to present our positions in full.

[Passage omitted: Gukasyan said he had been invited to talks held in
Yerevan more than once]

"The atmosphere at the meeting was very constructive and creative. We
exchanged our views and looked for a joint approach in order to make
progress," Bryza told journalists in Stepanakert after meeting Arkadiy
Gukasyan last evening.

It should be noted that this was his first visit to Nagornyy Karabakh,
both as an OSCE co-chair and in general. He said that he had come to
listen to the opinion of the local leadership. However, he did not
reveal the details of his meeting with the Karabakh president.

"One should not expect any new elements from me now. I have just
arrived to listen to you. This visit was not paid to make any precise
proposal. I will go to Paris to discuss all suggestions and ideas
with other co-chairs. One should not expect a major step now, but it
might be taken in the future," Bryza said.

The US co-chair declined to answer the question "if it was right to
settle the Karabakh conflict without an involvement of Karabakh?"

But he noted that "the most important thing is to listen to Karabakh’s
representatives. As for the composition of those participating at
the negotiations, both Armenia and Azerbaijan must agree to that,"
Brysza said.

He left Nagornyy Karabakh on 30 July.

RA PRESIDENT ADVISER: DAY WHEN ARMENIA HAS OPEN BORDERS WITH TURKEY IS NOT FAR OFF

Yerevan, July 31. ArmInfo. "Armenia will make all the efforts,
especially within the frames of the New European Neighborhood Program
for the issue of release of the border with Turkey to always have
much force in our dialogue with the European Union", Vigen Sarkissyan,
RA President adviser, told ArmInfo.

According to him, the fact that the EU negotiate with the country,
which grossly violate the ideology of the European family, was
initially unacceptable for Armenia. However, the EU leaders assured
that since Turkey had meet a number of preliminary conditions, it
may be dangerous to raise new issues as it can undermine the whole
idea of the negotiation process and the work with Turkey. "However,
there were affirmations that, when the negotiations start, the issue
of joining is out of question without meeting a number of criteria,
including the issue of borders opening ", V. Sarkissyan said.

Talking of specific terms, when the issue of Armenian-Turkish borders
release enters the agenda of EU-Turkey negotiation process, Sarkissyan
noted that it depends on the duration of negotiation process with
Turkey. "I am sure, the day when Armenia and Turkey have open borders
and normal neighborly relations, is not far off ", Sarkissyan said.

RUSSIA TO ADOPT NEW TACTICS IN THE NEXT PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

Lragir.am
31 July 06

It is highly probable that Russia will adopt a quite new approach
towards the Armenian parliamentary election 2007 than the previous
elections. Our source standing close to the Kremlin states that the
Russian government is likely to accept every result of the Armenian
parliamentary election, not distinguishing between pro-Western and
pro-Russian forces.

Besides our source, some actions of the Russian government, which are
not reported widely in Armenia, also testify to this. In particular,
recently a number of officials known to have close relations with the
present regime in Armenia and to lobby certain representatives of the
Armenian elite among the Russian government have been dismissed.

Besides, our source informs that the top representatives of the
Russian government are dissatisfied with the the deal of property for
debt. In particular, some representatives of the Kremlin do not hide
that the deal was accompanied with machinations, and the assessment
of certain factories contains elements of financial misuse. In
particular, certain representatives of the Kremlin believe that MARS
Factory was assessed at 50 million dollars in the framework of
Property for Debt, whereas in reality it is hardly worth 2 million
dollars.

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APPEAL BY ARCHBISHOP VAROUJAN & ARMENIAN MP VARTKES MAHDESSIAN

On Monday July 24, 2006, Archbishop of Armenians in Cyprus Varoujan and
Armenian representative in the Cyprus Parliament Vartkes Mahdessian had a meeting
with the Ambassador of Lebanon Michelle El Khoury, to whom they expressed
the solidarity of the Armenian community of Cyprus towards the people of
Lebanon. They also expressed their readiness to assist in every way to thedispatch
of humanitarian aid to the refugees in the areas of conflict.
Ambassador El Khoury briefed the leadership of the Armenian community of
Cyprus about the current situation in Lebanon, and presented to Archbishop
Varoujan and representative Mahdessian with a priority list of needs that are
urgently necessary to assist the relief effort for Lebanon.
The Armenian community of Cyprus calls all its members and friends, so that
they actively participate in the collection of humanitarian aid towards the
refugees of Lebanon, who did not hesitate to help and assist the Armenian
people when they sought shelter in Lebanon as a result of the Armenian genocide
of 1915.
The financial or humanitarian assistance (**) can be delivered to the
Armenian Prelature of Nicosia (22493560), while our compatriots in Larnacaand
Limassol may contact 99465818.
We warmly urge you, that the offered items are not used. Finally, we pray
for the innocent souls that are perishing and hope that God Almighty may bring
peace to the world and love and understanding between people.
With thanks,
Office of the Armenian representative in the Cyprus Parliament
Secretariat of the Armenian Prelature of Cyprus
Nicosia, 24th July 2006

ARF DASHNAKTSOUTIUN OF LEBANON
ESTABLISH TASK FORCE FOR BEIRUT

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BEIRUT (Aztag) – As the number of displaced people increased as a result of
the Israeli attacks on Lebanon, many Lebanese refugees sought refuge in
Armenian community establishments in and around Beirut Wednesday, the Aztag
newspaper reported.
Public school building have been turned into shelters for evacuees. Aztag
reporters toured the Bourdj Hammoud neighbourhood and discussed the
situation with several refugees.
To address the needs of the affected population, the ARF Lebanon Central
Committee announced the establishment of a task force, which will organise
relief efforts in and around area, coordinating activities with city hall and
relief organizations working in the area.
The Armenian Relief Society Araxi Boulghourjian infirmary has been
designated as the headquarters for the efforts.
The ARF CC of Lebanon issued an announcement Tuesday, pledging all its
organisational resources to the affected Lebanese public. This announcement
and other details about the ARF-initiated efforts were broadcast on Lebanese
television and radio, as well as other media outlets.
The Lebanon Prelacy issued an announcement Wednesday condemning what it
called the barbaric attacks by Israel on Lebanon.
Armenia’s Ambassador to Lebanon Vahan Ter-Ghevondian held a press conference
Wednesday afternoon, announcing that Armenia’s Embassy in Beirut would
continue its operations.
"Our embassy will be open 24 hours a day and our staff has been answering
phone calls and inquiries regarding the developments and continues to accept
visitors," said Ter-Ghevondian, adding that through the embassy’s and
Armenia’s foreign ministry’s efforts Armenian citizens were being evacuated to
Armenia.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported that some 200 more Armenian
citizens and other residents of Lebanon will be evacuated to Armenia on Thursday
amid the continuing Israeli assault on the tiny Arab state, the Foreign Ministry
in Yerevan said on Wednesday.
A ministry spokesman, Vladimir Karapetian, told RFE/RL that the evacuees
will be transported to Syria by bus and then fly to Yerevan on board two
Armenian airliners. "Most of them are citizens of Armenia," Karapetian said. The
evacuees will be accompanied by Armenian diplomats during the high-risk
journey from Beirut to Aleppo, he said.
According to the ministry, 160 Armenians and dozens of Lebanese citizens of
Armenian descent have already escaped to Armenia since the start of
devastating Israeli raids on civilian and guerrilla targets in Lebanon on July 12. It
says some 1,200 Armenian nationals lived in the country before the assault.
Prime Minister Andranik Markarian has promised to provide "state support" to
them and other Lebanese residents who would like to take refuge in Armenia.
Two Armenian diplomats have been sent to Lebanon and Syria to assist in their
voluntary evacuation.
"I wouldn’t say there is a big influx of evacuees from Lebanon right now,"
said Karapetian. "It’s just that we are prepared for such an influx because
it
is not clear when all of this will end."
The official added that no Armenian casualties have been reported so far.
"There is no mass exodus of Armenians yet," Shahan Kandaharian, editor of
the local Armenian-language "Aztag" daily based, told RFE/RL from Beirut.
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HOLIDAYS.

KHANASOR EXPEDITION REMEMBERED IN TROODOS

for images of the commemoration on Sunday please click here
In 1896, the Hamidian massacres were decimating the Armenian population of
Ottoman Turkey, and the vilayet of Van, like the other vilayets, was in the
Turks’ line of fire. However, Van proved to be a difficult target for the
Turks, because of its Armenian inhabitants’ steely resolve to resist and defend
themselves despite meagre resources.
At first, the Armenians of Van succeeded in deterring the Turks. Later,
however, the Kurdish Mazrik tribe ambushed a squad of Armenian defenders and
mercilessly slaughtered them. As a consequence, Armenians were outraged and the
ARF Dashnaktsoutiun came in to retaliate.
Geographically, the plain of Khanasor lies between the district of Van and
Iran, and was once heavily populated by Kurds. The aim of the Khanasor
expedition was to punish the Mazriks who had been terrorising the Armenians in the
area. Volunteers from the Hunchakians and the Armenakans joined the ranks of
the Dashnaktsoutiun for the Khanasor expedition. The three leaders of the
expedition were Vartan, Ishkhan and Nigol-Douman, all of them Dashnaks. OnJuly
25, 1897, at dawn, 250 fedayis stormed the Mazrik tribe, leaving only ashes in
their wake.
The Khanasor expedition was a small triumph for the Armenians. As a result,
Armenians built up their self-confidence, their belief in their ability to
defend themselves now re-enforced. To this day, Armenians remember the event in
commemorative ceremonies honouring the expedition as an important event in
the history of the Armenian struggle for freedom.

IN CYPRUS
The traditional annual event in Cyprus took place at Loumata ton Aeton in
Troodos. The message of the day was delivered by ARF Dashnaktsoutiun Cyprus
Committee member Hagop Manougian. On behalf of AYF Armenian Youth of Cyprus,
unger Kevork Keoshgerian addressed the crowd and emphasized the importanceof
the Lisbon operation in 1983 and the act of self-sacrifice of the five young
men.
At the end of the commemoration ARF Dashnaktsoutiun Cyprus Committee
representative Vahan Aynedjian announced the Armenian Relief Society’s appeal for
assistance to war-stricken Lebanon (above)
Special tribute was paid to two late members of AYMA, Nazaret Terzian and
Artin Haroutiounian, who used to participate in the Khanasor commemorationon
the Troodos mountain range every year until the late 70s with their musical
instruments (the former with his trumpet and the latter with his accordion)
accompanying the singing of revolutionary songs. Nazaret Terzian passed away in
1979, while Artin Haroutiounian emigrated to Australia with his family in
1975 and passed away there in 1991.
In their place, two other musicians, Haig Mahdessian with his accordion and
David Simonian with his clarinet, accompanied the crowd during the singingof
the Khanasor song, "Gargoud deghats Khanasora tashdoum, fedayiner
tashnagtsagan vrijarou koroum en…".
Click here to view images of the Khanasor commemoration in Cyprus.

AZERI-TURKISH RESOLUTIONS TURNED DOWN

At the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) summer
session, the Armenian delegation has succeeded to ensure the support of big powers
in turning down proposals put forward by the Azerbaijani and Turkish
delegations, Vahan Hovhannisian, head of the Armenian delegation to the PACE and
National Assembly vice speaker, told a news conference Monday.
Hovhannisian said, resolutions favourable for Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh
have been passed.
`This time our cooperation with big powers was successful, I mean,the US,
Canada, France and Russia,’ Hovhannisian said. `Most importantly, we
succeeded in including a provision of self-determination right in the PACE
resolutions based on the results of the Montenegro referendum.’
He noted that the adoption of those resolutions demonstrated a precise
balance between the rights to self-determination and territorial integrity.
Hovhannisian said the resolutions caused a fury of the Azeri delegation.
Azeri and Georgian delegations have tried to counter those resolutions by
two others that would put disputed territories under the control of statesthey
formerly belonged but both resolutions, backed by Turkey, were turned down,
Hovhannisian added.
Finally, Hovhannisian mentioned that most Council of Europe countries havea
vague understanding how the Karabakh conflict is to be settled but they
realise which side is ready for compromises and which one is not.

TURKEY TO MAKE NO CONCESSIONS ON CYPRUS

(20.07.2006 – PanARMENIAN.Net) Turkish PM Erdogan had important messages for
the EU upon his arrival in the "Turkish Republic of N. Cyprus" to attend the
32nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion on the island.
Erdogan was met by "TRNC" PM Soyer upon his arrival at Ercan Airport, and
told him, "We’ve fulfilled our obligations, and the international community
should immediately lift the unfair sanctions imposed on Turkish Cyprus." Erdogan
made clear that Turkey will not make any concessions.
Later on, Erdogan held a joint press conference with "TRNC" President Talat.
Erdogan reiterated that Turkey wants a UN-backed solution to the Cyprus
problem. "The world should remove the isolations imposed on the "TRNC" so that
Turkey may fulfil its responsibilities. We have always supported a peaceful
solution, and will continue to do so."
Furthermore, Erdogan stressed Turkey will continue to be a "brother" to the
TRNC as it has done in the past. Talat also offered support for Erdogan’s
peace plan, and called on Greece and Greek Cyprus to do the same.
Erdogan reassured the TRNC saying, "Don’t worry. We will not open Turkish
ports to Greek Cypriot traffic." Erdogan later met former Turkish Cypriot
President Rauf Denktash at his office. "We are pursuing your goals. We will make
no concessions over the Cyprus issue," Erdogan reportedly told Denktash.
To remind readers, the EU has warned Turkey of the possible breakdown of the
talks id Ankara fails to put into operation the additional protocol to the
customs union that was signed in July, 2005. The union provides for opening of
Turkish ports to Greek Cypriot traffic.

TALEEN WINS TOP AWARD

The Human Resource Management Association organised a competition to reward
novel ideas and advanced systems in areas of human resources management and
improvement of labour relations within a company or public organisation. The
prizes were given by the Director of the Cyprus International Institute of
Management (CIIM), Dr. Theodoros Panayiotou, during the Association’s annual
general meeting held at the Bank of Cyprus Head Offices in Nicosia. The top
honours for Management Excellence went to our very own Taleen Tchalikian
(Tashdjian) for her paper on "Values Launch Through Employee Engagement" based on her
experiences at Wagerlogic Ltd.
Origins of Armenians
The Armenian people have been described throughout the centuries as
adaptable, resilient, enterprising, and steadfast. How they managed to survive
repeated invasions, destruction, and persecution, while large and more powerful
states disappeared and how they were able to make significant contributions to
world civilisation is a tribute to the Armenian people.
The Armenians are one of the few peoples of antiquity who, together with
their language and culture, have survived to the present day. While their
existence as a national, political, and cultural entity dates from the first
millennium before Christ, recently accumulated evidence offers conclusive proof
that the civilisations erected by the immediate predecessors of the Armenians go
back to the second and third millennia B.C.
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news in brief
A meeting of Armenian President Robert Kocharian and Azeri leader Ilham
Aliyev is not scheduled within the framework of the informal summit of theCIS
leaders.
After weeks of monitoring the region, the OSCE concluded that recent
wildfires in Nagorno-Karabakh were a direct result of arson perpetrated by
Azerbaijan. A report by a personal representative of the OSCE
Chairman-in-Office Andrzei Kasprchik was delivered to both the Armenian and Azeri foreign
ministries, concluding that Azerbaijan was the cause of the wildfires in that
area.
sports
Marcos Baghdatis led Cyprus in victory in Davis Cup against neighbouring
Egypt in Cairo this weekend, winning the tie 3-2. Click here for details.
Zaruhi Harutyunyan results. Click here

Zaruhi Harutyunyan
ZARUHI WINS FIFTH TITLE AND
STANDS AT 182

After winning in Edinburgh, Zaruhi Harutyunyan won her fifth title in
Winchester this time in the doubles.
Unfortunately, her singles challenge reached "only" as far as the semi
finals due to injury, stopping a three tournament winning streak that started in
Bolis.
Her current ranking is at 182 !
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– 16 year old Armenians. Sosse Chapter of ARS (HOM) Sosse Cyprus announce
that 18 Armenian youth from Cyprus are participating.

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No US funding needed for regional railway – Azeri official

Olaylar, Baku
28 Jul 06

Excerpt from report by Azerbaijani independent newspaper Olaylar on 28
July headlined "The position of the US Congress" and subheaded "Abid
Sarifov: The construction of the Kars-Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi-Baku railway
will not be hindered"

The session of the Azerbaijani-Turkish joint intergovernment economic
commission has discussed the issue of energy supplies to Naxcivan
[Azerbaijani exclave]. The Azerbaijani side made its own proposals on
paying off its energy debt to Turkey, the co-chairman of the
commission and deputy prime minister, Abid Sarifov, has told
journalists.

[Sarifov] The president has issued an instruction to increase
commodity turnover between Turkey and Azerbaijan to 1bn dollars in two
years. This figure will increase to 700-750m dollars this
year. Moreover, the Turkish side has raised the issue of Naxcivan’s
energy debt. This is an issue that is always raised. Azerbaijan has
other proposals in this regard. We suggest paying off our debt with
energy in several years’ time. In connection with gas supplies to
Naxcivan, power stations will be reconstructed and we can pay off our
debt not with money, but with energy. We have made such a proposal and
will see if the Turkish side will accept it.

Moreover, the Turkish side has proposals regarding transport
issues. We have prepared 2,500-3,000 permits that will allow Turkish
vehicles to enter Azerbaijan free of charge. The Turkish side wants to
increase their number. This is a mutual issue and for the time being,
we want to delay the consideration of this issue for the time
being. We do not want to make hasty decisions. The issue will be
considered. On the other hand, Turk Petrollari wants to expand its
activities in Azerbaijan, and this is a matter of the future. It is
too early to talk about it yet.

[Correspondent] Did you discuss the construction of the
Kars-Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi-Baku railway?

[Sarifov] Of course. If we have signed some protocol, its discussion
is natural. The Kars-Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi-Baku railway is an important
issue for both countries. We do not raise it as a problem. The
president has issued an instruction and we are working on this
issue. The Turkish side has already drawn up and presented the
feasibility study of the project. The meeting of transport ministers
in Astana is negotiating on this issue. This issue is under the strict
control of the president. The governments of Azerbaijan and Turkey see
eye-to-eye on this issue and are absolutely confident that
construction work will begin next year.

[Correspondent] The US Congress has decided not to finance the
construction of the Kars-Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi-Baku railway and has
asked banks not allocate funds for the project. Can this factor
influence the implementation of the project?

[Sarifov] A great number of questions have been asked about this. The
president has a categorical opinion about this issue and everyone
agrees with it. We will not use US banks and there is no need for
that. The project can be implemented with the help of domestic and
other sources. This is a matter of the future and I see no problem
about this.

[Passage omitted: Other issues discussed at the meeting]

ARMENIAN OMBUDSMAN URGES YEREVAN MAYOR TO RECOGNIZE THE OWNERSHIP OF
RESIDENTS OF YEREVAN’S KOZERN DISTRICT TO THEIR HOUSES

Yerevan, July 28. ArmInfo. Armenian Ombudsman Armen Haroutyunyan has
sent today a letter to Yerevan Mayor Yervand Zakharyan asking him to
recognize the ownership of the residents of Yerevan’s Kozern district
to their houses and only then to start building new houses there.

Haroutyunyan has received many letters from the Kozern residents to
help them get registered in their own houses.-0-