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THE PRIME MINESTER AND THE HEADS OF THE FORSE MINISTRIES ARE AGAINST THE HUNANYAN TRANSFER TO ISOLATION WARD OF MIA 14.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. The prime minister Andranik Markaryan, the Minister of National Necurity Karlos Petrosyan and secretary of security council under the president, the Minister of Defense Serge Sarksyan expressed concern in connection with the decision of the temporary parliament commission, formed for keeping track of the conducting the trial of the terrorist act, taken place on October, 27, 1999. As it was informed, the commission decided to appeal to the Court with the application about the transfer of the accused Nairu Hunanyan from the investigatory isolation ward of the MNS to a usual isolation ward of MIA. The heads of the government and force structures are sure that in isolation ward of Ministry if Internal Affairs, it will be difficult to ensure the physical security of Hunanyan. The mysterious death of one of the accused of the case in the cell let the public concern about the life of the terrorist band head and from whose evidence depends whether the people ordered the crime would be established.

THE NET INCOME OF "ARMENTEL" IN 2000 WAS $4.7 MILLION 14.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. The net income of the communication monopolist of Armenia, the telecommunication company "ArmenTel", in 2000 was $4.7 million. It is almost two times less, then it was in 1999. This information was published in the widespread company report, indicated the "ArmenTel" income in 2000.

PUTIN AND KOCHARYAN WILL SIGN THE PROGRAM OF ECONOMIC COOPERATION OF RF AND RA IN YEREVAN 14.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. During the planned visit of Putin, the president of Russia, to Armenia it is planned to sign the program of Armenian and Russian economic cooperation for 10 years. That was said at the meeting of the forum of the international manufacturer union, taking place in Yerevan, by Igor Kareev, the head of CIS cooperation department of RF Ministry of Economy. According to his words, the preparation of the program is in its completion stage. " This program in essence will become the economic constitution of Armenia and Russia",- said I. Kareev. As the agency "ARKA" informs, he mentioned that the program would form the conception of the cooperation between two countries.

THIS YEAR 20% OF ARMY OFFICERS WERE DISCHARGED 14.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. During 2001 about 20% of army officers of the Defense Ministry RA were discharged of their posts. They were discharged because of serious infringement of the law at their military units. The Minister of Defense Serj Sarkisian said about that fact at the National Assambly. He said also that during 5 month of this year the death rate in army has been decreased by 10% in comparison with the same period of time in 2000. And vise versa the number of small crime increased by 80%.

THERE ARE DISORDERS AT THE SEVAN COLONY 14.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. According to the informed source, which is unconfirmed by officials, today the prisoners of Sevan colony of strict regime N 2 go on hunger strike as a protest against the principles which the President and the National Assembly have chosen in order to select the prisoners which must be amnestied. There are some prerequisites of the strike in Sovetashen colony as well.

THE PRESIDENT OF ARMENIA HIGHLY APPRAISES THE GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONING 14.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. Today the president Robert Kocharyan stated, that he positively appraises the government functioning. At the same time, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the macroeconomic rates during May 2001, which are not as high as they were during the rates of preceding months. It was informed by " Arka" agency. The president explained the slump with the relief cut of the gas import and with the diamond price decrease. The head of the country also mentioned that " the rate fluctuation is only a temporary occurrence", and expressed confidence, that till the end of the year the government will have managed to keep macroeconomic stability.

THE IMPORTING SIZE OF PETROL MUCH LESS THAN IT WAS PROVIDED BY BUDGET 14.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. The government has convictions that the reduction of fixed payments for petrol will lead to the growth of the fuel import to Armenia. The Minister of revenue Andranik Manoukian said about that to the journalists today. The size of the fixed payments for petrol today makes $222 dollar per ton. "If this index is decreased for $50, the cost of petrol will decreased till 4500 dram instead of nowadays 6000 dram," - said Manoukian. "Arka" agency informs that at the first half the June the import of petrol made up 13,5 thousand ton instead of the planned by budget every month index 18,5 thousand.

IN YEREVAN THE CONFERENCE OF INTERNATIONAL UNION OF MANUFACTURERS IS TAKING PLACE 14.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. Today in Yerevan, the conference of the International Union of Manufacturers, "Eurasian cooperation. The situation and perspectives" is taking place. For participating in the forum, about 500 people from 18 countries arrived. The International Union of Manufacturers was founded in 1999 with the disicion of the International Congress of Manufacturers. Among its founders are Russia, Armenia, Bellarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Moldavia, Georgia, Kirgizstan. The main problem of the IUM is the assistance to manufacturers in conducting economic reforms with the aim of integration into the world market economy. Nikolay Righkov, the ex-prime minister of the USSR, heads the Union.

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THE LEADERS OF ARMENIA HAVE OBJECTION TO THE JOINING OF THE COUNTRY TO THE RUSSIA-BYELORUSSIA UNION 11.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. The leaders of the RA have negative attitute toward joining Armenia to the Russia-Byelorussia Union. President Robert Kocharian told reporters about it after his arrival from Brussels to Yerevan, commenting the declaration of the President of the Russian State Duma Genady Seleznyov to disscus that question with the Armenian leaders. The President said that he is ready to do everything possible not to permit the disscusion of that question. Robert Kocharyan added to it that he had no right to hamper the disscusion of joining Armenia to the Russia-Byelorussia Union, if it was raised within the frames of law and the constitutional norms.

G.SELEZNEV: "ANY ENCROACHMENT ON THE SOVEREIGNTY OF ARMENIA WILL BE CONSIDERED AS DIRECTED AGAINST RUSSIA". 11.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. Although the sojourn program of the Speaker of Russian State Duma did not foresee signing any documents, yesterday Genady Seleznev and the Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Armen Khachatrian signed a statement on development of inter-Parliamentary relations. At a joint press conference the heads of the Parliaments of both countries evaluated the results of the visit as "very productive". Genady Seleznev told about his talks with the President. In particular, the Speaker of State Duma and Robert Kocharian discussed military-political issues, prospects of providing ferry communication via "Kavkaz" port, and also the opportunity of joining Armenia to "Russia-Belarus" union. Speaking about developing Armenian-Russian military partnership Seleznev said, "Our frontier troops are located in Armenia. This means that any encroachment on its the sovereignty will be considered as directed against Russia".

Daimler-Chrysler" concern, made 2,3 million dollars. This information was given by "Arka" agency. The president of the firm Martin Hovhannisyan said that they had sold 64 motor-cars during the mentioned period which ammounts 92% of the àgreement obligations with "Daimler-Chrysler". Hovhannisyan pointed that the circulation of the company makes 4,8 million dollars for a year of operation of the salon and technical center of "Intermotor Armenia" in Yervan. During the presentation dedicated to a year's anniversery of inauguration of the salon and the service center the German Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador Folker Zaitsev said, "There are only three "Mercedes" motor shows of this level in CIS. The "Intermotor Armenia" company began to work with "Daimler-Chrysler" in 1998. The 75% stocks of "Intermotor Armenia" belongs to the "Intermotor Yerevan" company, 25% to the "Intermotor Cyprus", which is owned by a family of the Lebanese businessmen.

Lebanese businessmen are ready to invest in Artsax economy. 12.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. Lebanese PMF Company considers possibility of their participation on telecommunication network management in Nagorno Artsax Republic. The head of PMF Company continues negotiations with NKR government in order to conclude a leasing treaty. The Minister of economic and structure reform of NKR Arnold Abrahamian said that PMF Company is ready to invest $ 10 mil. for telecommunication network development. However, it is necessary about $ 30 mil. for re-equipment of whole system's enterprises.

IN YEREVAN THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER COUNCIL WILL TAKE PLACE 12.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. From June 14-15, in Yerevan the International Congress of the Manufacturer Council will take place with the agenda " Eurasian economic cooperation: the situation and perspectives. Armenia as a bridge for spreading communication ways, production and services between CIS, Eastern Europe and Middle East". For participating in the Congress, the representatives of 15 countries applied, including Russian Federation. Nikolay Righkov, the chairman of the Russian Manufacturer Council is among the delegation members of Russian Federation.

THERE ARE MORE PEOPLE WHICH LEAVE ARMENIA THAN ENTRANTS 12.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. According to official statistics, more than 45 and a half thousand persons leave Armenia during five month of this year (January till May). During that time about 180 thousand and 350 individuals were left the country by air, train, and car, at that time, only 134 thousand and 665 individuals were entered to the country by the same ways.

THE VIOLATORS OF ARMENIAN STATE BORDER WERE ARRESTED 12.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. The soldiers of Ashtarak border detachment of Russian border troops deployed in Armenia, on June, 12, at night arrested two residents of the Turkish town Igdir, violated the Armenian State border. The arrested identified themselves as shepherds and told that they were looking for their cattle that had wandered into Armenian territory. However, the soldiers did not find any cattle. During the arresting of the "shepherds", their mobile phones were confiscated. The ministry of national security is conducting investigation. According to the information of "Snark" agency, for six and a half months of this year, the Russian border guards have already arrested nine violators of Armenian State border.

AMERICAN ARMENIANS ENGAGE IN RECONSTRUCTION OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL COMPLEX "KOUMAIRY" 12.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. The regional organization of Panamanian found "Hayastan", established by Armenians from West Side of USA, is ready to finance the reconstruction of the dwelling house in Gumry. This house were built in the 19th century by address Abovian 121 is the architecture monument and it is a part of historical and cultural reserve of "Koumairy". It was a boarding school of noble virgins before revolution, after that it has been dwelling house. The house was destroyed because of earthquake in 1988. The reconstruction program provides for restoration and reconstruction of building and handing over to the former dweller gratuitously. The project value is $ 41 million.

THE MAIN PART OF FOREIGN INVESTMENTS HEADS FOR ENERGY SPHERE 12.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. The range of foreign investments for Armenia, for three months of this year has been more than $42million, 35million of which are direct investments. That was informed by the "ARKA" agency, referring to source of the National Statistics Service. According to the official information, the range of investments reduced in comparison with the first quarter of 2000 year by 15%. In January-March of this year, the range of investments from Russia, Britain, Ireland, France considerably increased. In January-March 2001, 44% of foreign investments were given to energy, gas and water-supplying sphere.

THE NATIONAL ASSAMBLY REJECTED THE BILL OF INCREASING PENSIONS 13.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. National Assembly rejected the bill of ARD fraction of the submission amendment in the law of pensions RA. The bill is proposed to carry the base pension from 2860 dram to 3500 dram and make a revision of the extra charge methods. As a result it is expected that the amount of the pension is possible to increase for 1200-1500 dram. The Government of RA considers that it is impossible to implement the bill because it concerned with financial resources.

ARMENIAN-SPANISH BUSINESS FORUM WILL BE HELD IN MADRID 13.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. On the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain and with the assistance of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Spain and Ambassador of RA to Spain Eduard Khojaian, the International Center for Human Development is organizing an Armenian-Spanish business forum, which will be held on June 14-17 in Valencia and June 17-20 in Madrid. The Spanish side will be presented by a number of potential investors interested in discovering new markets for their production.

A PROTEST ACTION AGAINST RECOGNITION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE TOOK PLACE IN ANKARA 13.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. The panic concerned with the European countries passing resolutions on recognition of the fact of the Armenian genocide in the Osmanian Empire continues. An action of mass protest against recognition of the genocide took place in Tadogan Square in Ankara. According to the information given by "Sabah" newspaper tens of thousands people took part in it. The newspaper informs there were also Azerbaijanians among the participants. In particular, a professor from Baku State University made a speech and assured the Turks that Armenians are going to raise territorial demands on Turkey. Formidable accusations were addressed to France and other countries, which had recognized the fact of the Armenian genocide.

A TURKISH SOURCE INFORMES ABOUT A MEETING OF THE LEADERS OF ASALA AND PKK 13.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. "Mediamax" informs that Anatolian agency has spread information about a meeting of the representatives of the leadership of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and ASALA (Privy Army for Liberation of Armenia). According to the information of the agency, ASALA was presented at the meeting by its "leader Simon Zakarian and the director of the political wing Vazgen Petrosian". According to the report of the source, Zakarian claimed to the leaders of the PKK that "after the decision to stop military operations against Turkey Kurds should not rely on the support of Armenia".

PUTIN AND BUSH WILL DISCUSS THE Artsax ISSUE 13.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. At the forthcoming meeting in the capital of Slovenia together with other questions the Presidents of Russia and the USA will discuss the settlement of the Artsax conflict. Speaking about the Bush-Putin meeting George Bush's National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice said: "We cooperate with the Russians in many areas. An example of this is the Artsax settlement".

VARDAN OSKANIAN CONFIRMED THE DEVOTION OF ARMENIA TO "THE PARISIAN PRINCIPLES" 13.06.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/. Today, at a press conference Foreign Minister of Armenia Vardan Oskanian has again confirmed that Armenia is prepared to continue the negotiation process on the Artsax conflict on basis of "the Parisian principles". According to the Minister's words, serious progress has been really achieved during the talks in Paris and Key West, and this was encouraging. But after the last visit of the co-chairmen of the Minsk group to the region, evidently the mediators met new problems, understood rather as proceeding from Azerbaijan. As a result the Geneva meeting, which had been planned in the beginning of June, was delayed for an indeterminate period of time. The mediators explained the slippage of the next stage of the negotiations as caused by unavailability of the Armenian and Azerbaijanian societies to accept the proposals of the Minsk group. The Minister pointed up that neither Armenia, nor Artsax addressed a request to the co-chairmen to delay the meeting. This lets assume that the problems appeared namely in Baku. Vardan Oskanian stated that the negotiations had not been broken off. He hoped that the mediators would be able to bring the negotiations back to the process initiated in Paris.

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