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Turkish Press: Turks in France slam Armenian group’s anti-Turkey call
Andolu Agency, Turkey
Nov 9 2018
Several Turkish organizations in France release a joint statement condemning ‘hate’ against Turkey, Turks
By Omer Aydin
PARIS
Turkish civil society organizations in France responded on Friday to an Armenian group’s call to exclude Turkey from a Paris forum marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Several Turkish organizations including the Turkish Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (DITIB), Union of International Democrats (UID), and COJEP France released a joint statement condemning the Co-ordination Council of Armenian Organizations of France for its “hate” against Turkey and Turks.
Underlining that French President Emmanuel Macron had invited his Turkish counterpart President Recep Tayyip Erdogan along with 80 other leaders to the inaugural of Paris Peace Forum to be held on Armistice Day on Nov. 11, the statement said that the Armenian group’s call contradicted the forum’s “spirit of dialogue”.
It added that Turkish organizations in France were “pleased” with the strengthening of the long-standing relations between France and Turkey.
The statement stressed that historical issues existing between the two countries could not be resolved through “hate and malice”.
“Whether those who plant the seeds of hate like it or not, we will always remain committed to the values of freedom, fraternity and equality,” it added.
The groups emphasized that Turkey had proposed for an international commission to be established to investigate the events of 1915, but that this was rejected by Armenia.
Turkey's position on the events of 1915 is that deaths of Armenians in eastern Anatolia in 1915 occurred after some sided with invading Russians and revolted against Ottoman forces. A subsequent relocation of Armenians resulted in numerous casualties.
Ankara does not accept the alleged "genocide," but acknowledges there were casualties on both sides during World War I.
Turkey objects to the presentation of the incidents as “genocide” but describes the 1915 events as a tragedy for both sides.
Ankara has repeatedly proposed the creation of a joint commission of historians from Turkey and Armenia plus international experts to tackle the issue.
Edmon Marukyan to lead proportional list of Lusavor Hayastan
Yelk faction MP Edmon Marukyan will lead the proportional list of Lusavor Hayastan (Bright Armenia) party in the upcoming early election of parliament on December 9.
Ballet dancer and actor of Cipollino Vahagn Margaryan in coma
Vahagn Margaryan, actor of Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan, is in coma as a result of a car accident. This was reported by the theater. Just a few days ago, Vahagn Margaryan played the role of Cipollino (Little Onion as translated from the original) in the Armenian premiere ballet.
Zohrab Mnatsakanyan participates in session of Collective Security Treaty Organization
Caretaker FM Zohrab Mnatsakanyan participated November 8 in the joint session of the foreign ministerial council, defense ministerial council and security council secretary committee of the Collective Security Treaty Organization in Astana, Kazakhstan, the foreign ministry said.
The agenda of the session included cooperation within the framework of the CSTO, and issues relating to foreign policy combination of member states in international arenas, as well as regional and international security issues.
The latest developments in Afghanistan, Syria and Middle East were addressed.
In his remarks, Armenia’s caretaker foreign minister thanked his Kazakh counterpart for the successful chairmanship in the CSTO and expressed Armenia’s support to Kyrgyzstan’s upcoming chairmanship priorities on increasing effectiveness of the organization and deepening cooperation.
Speaking about the agenda issues, Mnatsakanyan reiterated Armenia’s determination to continue steps on strengthening efforts in enhancing defense potential of CSTO member states and combating modern challenges and threats.
Mnatsakanyan said that Armenia attaches great importance to the significance of joint and comprehensive efforts in countering extremism and international terrorism. He highlighted the threats associated with the return of militants who have taken part in armed conflicts as part of terror organization to their countries of origin. It was noted that this issue is a serious challenge for international security.
Mnatsakanyan expressed concern over the ongoing situation in the Middle East and namely in Syria, as well as the challenges facing ethnic and religious minorities in the region as a result of terrorist activities.
He attached importance to the steps on increasing the CSTO peacekeeping potential and strengthening cooperation with the UN.
Speaking about the NK conflict, Mnatsakanyan noted that the new government of Armenia has numerously reiterated its commitment to the exclusively peaceful solution of the conflict under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship.
He highlighted the Pashinyan-Aliyev meeting in Tajikistan and noted that during the meeting agreements were able to be reached which will contribute to the formation of an appropriate environment for a peaceful process, if implemented.
He stressed that the issues of security and status of Artsakh remain among Armenia’s priorities, and stressed the significance of Artsakh’s involvement in the negotiations process.
Mnatsakanyan attached importance to the refusal of belligerent rhetoric, noting that it leads to increased hostility and atmosphere of distrust in the region. He noted that the arms race is topical and very concerning, and it doesn’t contribute to settlement.
Several decisions were signed at the session, and the documents of the upcoming Collective Security Council session were approved.
Sanahin’s locomotive depot machine drivers announce strike (video)
Sanahin’s locomotive depot machine drivers of the South Caucasian Railways company has announced a strike. They have joined their colleagues from Gyumri and Sevan. Since yesterday, the railway has been closed, passenger transportation and cargo transportation have been stopped.
Sanahin locomotive depot employees say that their salaries are reduced by 30-50,000 drams if they do not get a bonus, and this is not a small sum.
At the same time, they do not get bonuses always. Management always finds a reason not to give them.
In one case, the reason is the decline in passenger transportation and cargo transportation, in another case, it is the violation discovered in the railway infrastructure.
Armenian young wrestlers prepare for year’s top “exam”
12 wrestlers from Armenia will participate in the World Wrestling Championships in Bucharest on November 12-18.
Vardges Karapetyan (65kg weight category), Gevorg Mkheyan (70kg), Andranik Gabrielyan (74kg), Hovhannes Mkhitaryan (86kg) and Sargis Hovsepyan will compete in the freestyle wrestling team of the Armenian Wrestling Federation.
The Greco-Roman wrestling team will be include 7 wrestlers, but the team’s final squad has not yet been decided.
Day 3. 421 convicts, including 20 foreigners, released from jails
421 convicts, including 20 foreigners, have been released from jails by 18:00, November 8 under the amnesty law that entered into force on November 6, the Penitentiary Service of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia reports.
Asbarez: ARF Western U.S. Central Committee Meets With Armenia’s Consul General to L.A.
From left: ARF Central Committee members Garo Ispendjian, Carmen Ohanian, Avedik Izmirlian, Consul General Armen Baibourtian, Second Secretary of Consul General Kana Hovhannisyan, Central Committee member Toros Kejejian and Melkon Melkonian
GLENDALE—Armenia’s new Consul General to Los Angeles, Armen Baibourtian met on Tuesday with the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Western United States Central Committee at its headquarters.
The ARF Central Committee welcomed Baibourtian, who assumed the post in September, and pledged the organization’s support to the Consulate’s activities, expressing hope that in the coming years cooperation between the party and the Consulate will be strengthened.
Bairbourtian, who was accompanied to the meeting by Kana Hovhannisyan, Second Secretary of the Consul General, said he was grateful to return to Los Angeles, where he served as Consul General from 1995 to 1997. He said he was looking forward to reinvigorating the Consulate’s presence and activities in the community and extended his and the Consulate’s willingness to cooperate with all organizations in the community, especially the ARF Central Committee, which he said has a long and important role in the advancement of the community.
The meeting also focused on issues relating to the current situation in Armenia and Artsakh. The ARF Central Committee expressed its readiness and reiterated its commitment to provide any assistance necessary to efforts to strengthen Armenia’s and Artsakh’s statehood, as well as to become the torchbearer for Artsakh’s right to self-determination and its efforts to be recognized as an independent state.
Asbarez: Armenia Fund USA’s Latest Medical Mission Elevates Orthopedic Capabilities in Stepanakert
Drs. Stephan and Shahan Yacoubian perform groundbreaking surgeries, train local medical staff
LOS ANGELES—The unprecedented advancement of orthopedic capabilities at the Stepanakert Republican Medical Center, in the capital of Artsakh, has been among the key accomplishments of Armenia Fund USA’s 2018 medical mission to Armenia and Artsakh.
The technical and professional levels of the hospital’s orthopedic capabilities were raised thanks to the volunteer work of renowned orthopedic surgeons and brothers Drs. Stephan and Shahan Yacoubian, as well as orthopedic equipment and supplies donated by DJO Surgical.
Armenia Fund USA’s 2018 medical mission, which took place from September 22 through 26 at Noyemberyan Hospital, in Armenia’s Tavush Region, and from September 27 through October 5 in Stepanakert, was implemented jointly by Armenia Fund USA and Adventist Health.
During the mission in Stepanakert, Drs. Stephan and Shahan Yacoubian performed a total of 18 groundbreaking surgeries, working side by side with local colleagues. The procedures included 14 total-knee-implant operations, which were being executed for the first time in Artsakh, as well as four arthroscopic operations. Dr. Stephan Yacoubian performed arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgeries, while Dr. Shahan Yacoubian performed knee-replacement surgeries. All of these procedures were made possible by state-of-the-art implants and other orthopedic-surgery supplies donated by DJO Surgical, with a total value $200,000.
“We were extremely pleased with our first-ever orthopedic mission to Artsakh,” Dr. Shahan Yacoubian said. “We feel it was a great success, as we were able to provide patients in Artsakh with a range of orthopedic services, such as knee-replacement surgeries, that had never been available to them. Additionally, we were able to collaborate with the local medical staff and establish a strong relationship, which we hope we can build on well into the future. That relationship is already growing, as we’ve begun to follow up on the care of patients treated in Artsakh through telemedicine. I commend and thank everyone’s involvement and commitment to the joint Armenia Fund/Adventist Health medical mission.”
Throughout their work at the Stepanakert Republican Medical Center, Drs. Stephan and Shahan Yacoubian placed utmost emphasis on boosting the technical knowledge and skills of the hospital’s orthopedics staff. Accordingly, the volunteer doctors provided their local colleagues with intensive training in best practices with regard to all aspects and protocols of orthopedic operations, including training in the utilization of equipment and supplies donated by DJO Surgical. By the conclusion of the medical mission in Artsakh, Drs. Stephan and Shahan Yacoubian had, in effect, enabled the Stepanakert Republican Medical Center to establish a world-class department of orthopedics.
“I would like to convey our deep gratitude to Drs. Stephan and Shahan Yacoubian for their marvelous, exemplary spirit of volunteerism, and their outstanding work in helping raise the orthopedic capabilities of the beneficiary hospital to 21st-century standards,” said Sarkis Kotanjian, Executive Director of Armenia Fund USA, and continued, “I would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to DJO Surgical for its extremely generous donation, which made it possible to fully implement the orthopedics component of our mission in Artsakh.”