Author: Tumanian Talar

APA, Azerbaijan
May 16 2009

Recep Tayyip Erdogan: We will send back 40,000 Armenians working
illegally in Turkey, if necessary

[ 16 May 2009 10:55 ]

Warsaw – APA. `Turkey-Armenia relations are not the relations not
connected with any factor. There are issues connected with the
region. It is impossible to ignore them.

The problem between Azerbaijan and Armenia has an impact on us, too,’
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during his meeting
with students in Warsaw, APA reports quoting Turkish media. He said
the main demand of Turkey from Armenia was the withdrawal of troops
from the occupied Azerbaijani territories, including Nagorno Karabakh.

`We have not passed this decision, the UN passed the decision. Turkey
closed the borders with Armenia because of the occupation. There is
cause and consequence. The borders will be opened, when the
consequence is eliminated,’ he said.

Erdogan mentioned that 40,000 Armenians were living and working
illegally in Turkey.

`Why have they come to our country? Because there is great poverty in
Armenia. They are trying to earn their living in our country. We will
send them back, if necessary, but we do not do it because of
humaneness,’ he said.

Business plan of Logistics Center at Armenian-Turkish border
elaborated
16.05.2009 19:29 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Business plan of the International Logistics Center
attached to the Akhurian border station is being elaborated. According
to the action plan of CJSC South Caucasus Railways, in connection with
activation of the dialog between Armenia and Turkey aimed at
restoration of diplomatic relations and railway communication between
two countries, the management of the South Caucasus Railway made a
decision to establish a subsidiary. It will enable to organize the
work of the International Logistics Center attached to the Akhurian
border station. The latter will be rent out to the subsidiary of the
South Caucasus Railways.
In particular, the Logistics center will be aimed at organizing
transportation at optimal routes in shortest terms and with minimal
expenses.

ARMENIAN TAX PAYERS WILL BE SUBMITTING TAX REPORTS ONLINE

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
14.05.2009 17:42 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ A package of legislative changes on introduction of
electronic system in State Revenue Committee was passed at governmental
meeting on Thursday.

According to Committee Chairman Gagik Khatchatryan, the system will
allow Armenian tax payers to submit tax reports online, help counter
corruption and save taxpayers’ time.

RA Government allocated AMD180 million of off- budget means to program
development and implementation; part of the funding provided by WB
and Asian Bank of Development will also be used for program financing.

Banks, credit organizations, investment companies, RA Central
Depository and insurance companies will be the first to use the
electronic system.

Second phase of program implementation will involve state organizations
and NGOs. For other types of taxpayers the program will be launched
in the summer of 2010.

"BRIDGE ARTSAKH" ECONOMIC CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC

ARMENPRESS
MAY 12, 2009
YEREVAN

"Bridge Artsakh" economic conference will be held June 19-21 in Nagorno
Karabakh Republic organized by the Union of Armenian Manufacturers
and Businessmen and "Master" center of support to the international
integration.

An official from the public relations department of the "Master"
center told Armenpress that "State and the Business: from dialogue to
cooperation" will be the main theme of the conference. Representatives
of official institutions of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh as well as
businessmen from different branches of the economy will take part
in it.

The conference will give an opportunity to discuss the existing
issues of the economic sphere, indicate ways of further development,
exchange thoughts, get acquainted with the prospects of development
and opportunities of investment policy as well as to establish new
business links.

Within the frameworks of the conference special section and plenary
sessions will be held on "Modern business – Issues and Prospects",
"Investment Attraction of Artsakh", "Financial Tools in Favor
of the Businessmen", "Development of the transportation system
as a prerequisite for efficient business", "Opportunities of the
construction sphere in the conditions of world financial crisis",
"Information business environment – structure and technologies",
"Business education in modern economic conditions" and "Prospects of
Artsakh ingoing tourism" themes.

MOTHER OF ARMENIAN-CAPTURED SERGEANT: "THE COMMANDERS ACCUSED ANAR IN ABANDONMENT OF POST AND ME IN THE HIDING HIM"

APA
May 12 2009
Azerbaijan

Goranboy. Jamshid Bakhtiyar – APA. Commanders of the sergeant of N
military unit Anar Khanbaba Hajiyev, who was captured by Armenians
in Fuzuli region of Azerbaijan in unknown conditions, refused to
meet with his parents. Hajiyev’s mother Naila Ajdar Mammadova told
APA that his commanders not only didn’t make explanations for them,
but accused Anar in abandonment of post and his mother in the hiding
him as well. "Anar was captured on May 10. His commanders phoned me
on May 11. They had no idea about my son’s fate, but they threatened
me. Someone called me last night and said that if I didn’t discover
him I will repent".

Mammadova said she left for the military unit on May 11 immediately
after she was informed about the event, but the commanders didn’t
meet with her and were satisfied only with phone call. The mother
couldn’t get information at the Goranboy Military Commissariat where
her son was called up.

Hajiyev’s parents divorced. His father Khanbaba Musa Hajiyev lives
in Rusia. Anara also lived in Russia together with his father
earlier. Then he returned home to take the military service.

Anar Khanbaba Hajiyev, 19 was called up at the Goranboy District
Military Commissariat in 2008. He was reportedly captured by the
Armenian armed forces at 9.45 on May 10. Armenian newspapers said
Anar surrendered voluntarily.

IRANIAN GAS TO WARM ARMENIAN HEARTHS

PRESS TV
May 12 2009
Iran

Iran-Armenia gas pipeline at Saralenj Armenia’s famed cuisine will have
a slight Iranian flavor from this week, as they will be prepared —
at least partially — on Iranian natural gas within days.

Iran is set to turn on the tap this week to Armenia, on the back of a
deal signed in May 2004, said the National Iranian Gas Export Company
Managing Director, Seyyed Reza Kasaiizadeh, in an interview on Sunday
published in the Tehran Times.

Kasaiizadeh, who was on his way to Armenia on Monday for the formal
inauguration of the pipeline, said that the volume of gas exports
could reach 4 million cubic meters (141.3 million cu-ft) per day in
2011 and then rise to 6.3 million cubic meters (222.5 million cu-ft)
per day afterwards.

The gas is being transported via a 762-mm (30-inch) diameter pipeline
that runs for 113 km (71 miles) from Tabriz in East Azerbaijan Province
on to the Iran-Armenia border.

The deal was due to be activated in 2007, but Armenia requested a delay
as it said it was not ready to distribute the gas it was to receive,
Kasaiizadeh added.

Under the bilateral contract, Armenia is to pay for the gas by
electricity from Armenian power plants.

The announcement comes a month after the Armenian President, Serzh
Sarkisian, paid a two-day visit to Iran.

During his stay in Tehran, eight agreements were inked between the
two sides that underlined Iran and Armenia’s commitments to further
developing their relations through additional significant dollar
infrastructure, transport, and energy projects.

RA PRIME MINISTER TIGRAN SARGSYAN’S CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE ON MAY 9 – VICTORY AND PEACE DAY

Friday, 8 May 2009

Dear Compatriots, I am congratulating warmly you on Victory and
Peace Day.

Each year on this remarkable day we get filled with the sacred
feelings of unity and solidarity, national spirit and dignity which
have helped us score crucial achievements. If we are to build a safe
future, our historical victories – from Avarayr to Shushi – should be
reassessed and comprehended from the perspective of today’s realities
and threats. We must bow low before the memory of several thousands
of brave Armenians who gave their lives to save the nation and the
Motherland, as well as to earn the right of living in freedom and
dignity in a sovereign country.

Never can we forget that the people of Armenia made a valuable
contribution struggling against fascism during World War II.

Any Armenian cares just as much for our recent victories – those
heroic chapters written during the fight for Artsakh’s freedom as
they are the proof of our nation’s military skills and fighting spirit.

Congratulating you on Victory and Peace Day, I wish you all
robust health, peace and creative work for the sake of strengthened
sovereign statehood, accomplished national goals and continued march
of generations.

Anadolu Agency, Turkey
May 9 2009

TURKEY WILL OPEN BORDER WITH ARMENIA IF ARMENIA STOPS OCCUPATION OF
KARABAKH, SAYS ERDOGAN

ISTANBUL (A.A) – 09.05.2009 – Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Erdogan said Turkey would open its border with Armenia if Yerevan
stopped its occupation of Upper Karabakh. In an interview with
state-run TV broadcaster TRT, Erdogan said it was the precondition to
re-open the border gate.

Turkey cut all diplomatic ties with Yerevan and closed a border gate
with its northeastern neighbor in 1993 after Armenia occupied Upper
Karabakh region in Azerbaijan.

Erdogan also said that there were no problems in relation between
Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Upon a question on talks with the International Monetary Fund, or IMF,
on a possible loan deal, Erdogan said Turkey saw IMF officials
irresolute.

Erdogan said Turkey would ink a deal with the IMF if it would be in
the best interest of Turkish people.

"Turkey is a country that can stand on its own legs," Erdogan stated.

"Moreover, we are a partner country in IMF," he said, adding that his
government was disappointed as the fund should be the one to help
partner countries instead of raising difficulties for them in some
cases.

"There is no need to be sorry if it (IMF) is still irresolute," he
said.

Asked about the cause of irresolution, Erdogan said IMF asked Turkey
to lower expenses.

"We can not lower those figures. If we do it, then we will have
difficulties in investments. We want to continue making
investments. If we stop them, there will be problems in employment,"
he added. (TÇ-GC)

NUMBER OF GAS CONSUMERS INCREASED BY 1024 IN APRIL

PanARMENIAN.Net
08.05.2009 13:17 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Number of gas consumers increased by 1024 in April
2009, ArmRosGazProm Press Service reported.

579577 gas consumers have been registered in RA as of May 1, 2009.

ArmRosGazProm CJSC has monopoly rights for supply and distribution of
Russian natural gas on the Armenian market. The company was founded
in 1997. Gazprom Public Corporation authorized capital share comprises
80%. Armenian Government holds 20% of capital share.

CLOSED MEETING OF ARMENIAN AND NKR PRESIDENTS TAKES PLACE IN STEPANAKERT

PanARMENIAN.Net
08.05.2009 20:41 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ On occasion of the 7th anniversary of Shushi
liberation the president of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan. arrived at Nagorno
Karabakh Republic.

As an informed source told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, the president
of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and the president of NKR Bako Saakyan
immediately went to President’s Palace, where closed meeting
was taking place related to the outcomes of Armenian-Turkish and
Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiations at the European Eastern Partnership
Summit in Prague.