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ARMENIA HAS ACHIEVED SOME PROGRESS IN DEMOCRACY DEVELOPMENT, ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER THINKS 23.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 23. /Mediamax/. Foreign Minister of Armenia Vardan Oskanian, speaking today at the presentation of the National report on human development in the UN Yerevan Office, said that Armenia has taken practical steps and has achieved certain progress in the development of democracy and human rights. The minister noted that the National report is very important both for the foreign and domestic policy of Armenia. Oskanian voiced his hope that the report will allow to find ways for further development of the situation in the country and in the South Caucasian region as a whole. --0--

HEAD OF ARMENIAN CHURCH VISITS WORLD CHURCH COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS 23.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 23. /Mediamax/. Head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II left today for the first official visit to the headquarters of the World Church Council, located in Geneva. The head of the Armenian Church will meet in Geneva with the Secretary General of the World Church Council (WCC), Conrad Riser, as well as with representatives of orthodox churches, represented in WCC. As Mediamax was informed in the press service of St. Echmiadzin, before visiting Geneva Garegin II will spend two days in Moscow, where he will meet with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Alexiy II and representatives of Armenian community. --0--

CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS WILL TAKE PART IN THE OPENING OF "TREASURES OF THE ARK" EXHIBITION IN LONDON 23.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 23. /Mediamax/. The opening ceremony of "The Treasures of the Ark" exhibition, at which the Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin the Second will be present, will take place on March 1 in the British library of London. As Mediamax was informed in the press service of Holy Echmiadzin, the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church will leave for London from Geneva, after completing his official visit to the headquarters of the World Church Council. The "Treasures of the Ark" exhibition is organized within the framework of activities for celebration of the 1700th anniversary of adoption of Christianity in Armenia as state religion. The works from the funds of museums from all over the world and from Holy Echmiadzin will be presented at the exhibition. --0--

AZERI FOREIGN MINISTER CALLS TO SUPPORT ALIYEV'S EFFORTS ON Artsax CONFLICT SETTLEMENT 23.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 23. /Mediamax/. Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Vilayat Guliyev, speaking in Milli Majlis today, called on Azeri people to support H. Aliyev in achieving soonest peace resolution of the conflict. The discussion of the ways of Artsax conflict peace settlement is being held in Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis today. As "Trend" reports, president of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, as well as responsible officials from the parliament, the Foreign Ministry, political parties, diplomatic missions, accredited in Baku, as well as public figures take part in the meeting. Azeri President, who spoke at the meeting, informed the prerequisites of the Artsax peace process and the activity of the OSCE Minsk Group. H. Aliyev stressed that Azeri people got the opportunity to get acquainted with the three proposals of the OSCE Minsk Group on the Artsax issue settlement, published in Azeri official press, and to express their own opinion. Aliyev stated that he thinks the present process is "very complicated, but progressing". He stressed the importance of the compromises to be made by both the conflicting sides. Azeri Foreign Minister V. Guliyev said "they haven't succeeded yet to achieve honourable peace with Armenia". Azeri former foreign ministers Hassan Hassanov, Tofik Zulfugarov and ex state counsellor for foreign policy issues Vafa Guluzade took part in the discussions. --0--

AZERI PRESIDENT SPOKE ABOUT INACCEPTABILITY OF ALL THE THREE PROPOSALS OF THE OSCE MINSK GROUP 23.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 23. /Mediamax/. Azeri President Heydar Aliyev said in Milli Majlis today that the proposals of the OSCE Minsk Group do not meet Azerbaijan's interests. Bilik Dunyasi agency quoted Aliyev as saying that if Azerbaijan accepted the "common state" concept, it would lose the sovereignty over Nagorno Artsax. President of Azerbaijan expressed discontentment with the other proposals of the mediators as well, stressing that they can't be a basis for talks over the Artsax dispute. Aliyev said he would never sign a peace agreement, which contradicted the national interests of Azerbaijan. If any consensus proposal comes up, it will be certainly submitted for public discussion, Azeri president said. --0--

Second General Assembly of North American Clergymen Held In LA HOLLYWOOD--Close to forty clergymen from the dioceses of Western and Eastern USA, and Canada, held their second united general assembly from February 19-21 at the Saint Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church in Hollywood. The occasion was the feast of Saint Ghevontiank. The assembly was presided over by Prelate Bishops Mousegh Mardirossian and Oshagan Choloyan. Divine liturgy, spiritual reflections, and lectures were presented by Jack Hagopian, Arch. Zareh Aznavorian, and Vartabed Anoushavan Danielian. A letter was forwarded to Catholicos Aram I on behalf of the clergymen who participated in the general assembly.

Armenian Embassy Refutes Reports on Gen. Antranig's Reburial In Armenia WASHINGTON DC--The Armenian embassy in Washington refuted reports made by certain members of the Armenian-American press that the remains of General Antranig will be reburied in Armenia by the decision of the Armenian government. The embassy made the announcement on February 20. The embassy claims reports regarding the General's reburial were put forward by Armenian-American historian Antranig Chalabian , who claims to have received the news from Arman Kirakossian, Armenia's ambassador to the United States. The Armenian embassy in Washington stated the news being spread does not correspond to the truth. The embassy said, "Ever since the remains of General Antranig were transferred to Armenia, many Diasporan Armenians have contacted us to find out what plans are being undertaken by the Armenian government make the General's memory eternal. Chalabian also made a similar inquiry with the embassy, and was told by Ambassador Kirakossian that the government is considering the erection of a monument in Yerevan in honor of General Antranig. The reburial of the General's remains was never discussed between Chalabian and the ambassador." The Armenian embassy added, "Antranig Chalabian informed us of fundraising efforts initiated by him for the realization of the monument, however this has nothing to do with the so-called plans on the General's reburial."

October 27 Resumes After Ten Day Recess YEREVAN (Armenpress)--Prime Minister Margarian in his address to parliament stated, "Every Armenian citizen must promote the transparent process of the October 27 trial." "The case investigation is over and I hope that the trial will be open to the public," he said, ensuring that the government will not take any steps to hinder the normal process of the trial. "The government has done and will do everything to secure order and publicity of the trial," he added. Misak Mkrtchian, a defendant in the October 27 case accused of illegal arms and ammunition possession appeared before the court on February 22. The first hearing in the case was postponed because of Mkrtchian's absence in court. A special police team was sent to bring him in, but he was not found at home. Mkrtchian had been allowed to stay at large before the beginning of the trial. His lawyer Ara Matevosian said that he had already seen his client, who had been out of town for medical treatment for diabetes. Mkrtchian told his lawyer he was not aware of the trial's date.

Arkady Vardanian Released From Custody YEREVAN (Noyan Tapan)--Arkady Vardanian, president of the "XXI Century" International Independent Association, was released from custody on February 22. Vardanian's lawyer Samvel Jaghinian told reporters that the measure of restriction was changed upon the initiative of the preliminary investigation body, as the term of the preliminary investigation completed on February 22. However, the lawyer said, the criminal case against Vardanian is not dismissed. According to Jaghinian, Arkady Vardanian's state of health has not improved; he still remains in a hospital under medical observation.

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Frommer introduces genocide bill By CLAUDIA PESCHIUTTA GLENDALE -- A resolution marking the state's annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide is set to once again come before legislators. Assemblyman Dario Frommer (D-Glendale) this week introduced a concurrent resolution calling on the state to recognize April 24 as the "California Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923, and for Victims of the Sumgait Pogroms of 1988 and Baku Riots of 1990," according to a news release. The Sumgait Pograms and Baku Riots were attacks suffered by Armenians in Azerbaijan, said Dan Reeves, the assemblyman's chief of staff. "Governments throughout the world must work to keep this new millennium free of the hatred, bigotry and cruelty, which was at the heart of the Armenian Genocide and the other crimes against humanity that marred the 20th century," Frommer said in a statement.

EU TROIKA CALLS ON ALIYEV TO RESTORE ECONOMIC RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA 22.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 22. /Mediamax/. Anna Lindh, Foreign Minister of Sweden presiding in the European Union, called on Azeri President Heydar Aliyev to restore economic ties with Armenia. RFE/RL quoted Anna Lindh saying that this would promote the peace resolution of the Artsax dispute. The EU Troika arrived in Azerbaijan yesterday evening and was received by President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev. Azeri President asked the EU to support Azerbaijan's position in the Artsax conflict settlement. On February 20, at the meeting with the EU Troika in Yerevan, Armenian President declared that the beginning of economic cooperation between the conflict sides could seriously promote the Artsax conflict settlement. However, the president noted, today such an initiative is rejected by official Baku. Armenian President expressed his confidence that the common economic interests may create a favorable atmosphere for the achievement of political resolution. --0--

PRESIDENT KOCHARIAN SIGNS THE DECREE RATIFYING ARMENIAN-BELARUSIAN AGREEMENT 22.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 22. /Mediamax/. Armenian President Robert Kocharian signed on Feb. 21 the decree on ratifying the Armenian-Belarusian inter-governmental agreement "On principles of collecting indirect taxes while exporting and importing goods (services)", Mediamax was informed in the press office of the President. --0--

TRIAL OVER THE TERRORIST ACT IN PARLIAMENT RESUMED TODAY IN YEREVAN 22.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 22. /Mediamax/. The legal proceedings over the case of the October 27, 1999 terrorist act in the Armenian parliament, as a result of which the Prime Minister, the speaker and two vice-speakers of the National Assembly, deputies and government officials were killed, resumed today in Yerevan. On 15 Feb. a 7-day break was announced at the trial. During this break the main accused, the head of the terrorists Nairi Hunanian had to get acquainted with the text of indictment. Three of the accused, including N. Hunanian, rejected the counsel for the defense and so they defend themselves. --0--

COMMERCIAL BANK OF GREECE IS GOING TO EXPAND ITS ACTIVITY IN ARMENIAN MARKET 22.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 22. /Mediamax/. Manager of the international division of the Commercial Bank of Greece, Spyros Coskinas said today at a press conference in Yerevan that the bank is going to expand its activity in Armenian market and "offer the whole range of bank services to its clients". It's two years already the Commercial Bank works in Armenia, Coskinas said. "In this period the bank already lost its former image, and its restoration required a number of resolute steps", the director said. During the coming 10 days the bank will submit to the Central Bank of Armenia a business-program, which envisages cooperation with representatives of small and middle scale business. The total capital of the Commercial Bank of Greece makes up 4 million dollars, 75 % of which belongs to Greece and 25% - to the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development. --0--

PARTICIPANTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ISSUED A STATEMENT CONDEMNING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE 22.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 22. /Mediamax/. Participants of the international conference "The church, state, society and crisis of liberal doctrine of world reconstruction", held on Feb.21-22 in the National Assembly of Armenia, issued a statement today, condemning the Armenian Genocide, perpetrated in 1915 by the Ottoman Empire. "Condemnation of the Genocide will help establish atmosphere of trust, consolidation of peace and stability in the region, closer friendship of peoples", the statement says. The international conference "The church, state, society and crisis of liberal doctrine of world reconstruction" was organized in Yerevan on the initiative and with the participation of the International fund of union of orthodox peoples within the frames of the development of the European inter-parliamentary orthodox assembly with the assistance of the National Assembly of Armenia. The European inter-parliamentary orthodox assembly was established at the Constituent Assembly in the Athens in 1993 on the initiative of Russia and Greece. The full members of the organization are Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Yugoslavia, Greece, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Moldavia, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Czech and Finland. --0--

DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS IN ARMENIA REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT OF THE LEGAL FIELD 22.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 22. /Mediamax/. Manager of the international division of the Commercial Bank of Greece, Spyros Koskinas said today at a press conference in Yerevan that "realization of business activity in Armenia is rather difficult" due to insufficient development of the economy and small investments volume. Coskinas thinks the government of Armenia must take steps to form legal field for creating free trade zone and drawing foreign investments. --0--

PARTICIPANTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE INCREASED USE OF MILITARY FORCE FOR ISSUES RESOLUTION 22.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 22. /Mediamax/. "The bombings of Baghdad in February 2001 by the USA and Great Britain show that the US' and NATO's stake on force in resolving the issues leads to the expanding of uncontrolled use of military force", says the communique, issued today in Yerevan upon the results of the international conference "The church, state, society and crisis of liberal doctrine of world reconstruction". "We are especially concerned about the fact that the initiators of the use of military force belittle the UN's role as a universal international peacemaking institution", the communique says. The international conference "The church, state, society and crisis of liberal doctrine of world reconstruction" was organized in Yerevan on the initiative and with the participation of the International fund of union of orthodox peoples within the framework of the development of the European inter-parliamentary orthodox assembly with the assistance of the National Assembly of Armenia. --0--

PRESIDENTS OF AZERBAIJAN AND ARMENIA HAVE REACHED A VERBAL AGREEMENT ON PRINCIPLES OF Artsax DISPUTE SETTLEMENT, V. GULIYEV SAID 22.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 22. /Mediamax/. Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Vilayat Guliyev stated that during the Parisian talks of 26 January 2001 the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia reached a verbal agreement on principles of Artsax conflict settlement. As Trend reports, Guliyev also said that Aliyev and Kocharian will have another meeting in France at the beginning of March. Answering the question, whether Azerbaijan's acceptance of the proposal of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen with the "common state" concept is possible, Guliyev said that he couldn't say anything concrete on this. Commenting the coming discussions over the ways of Artsax conflict settlement in Azerbaijani Milli Majlis on Feb. 23, the minister informed that no decisions are expected to be taken at that session. Guliyev also said that it's untimely yet to submit for referendum the principle of Artsax issue resolution. The presidents, he continued, can take this decision. Guliyev said that the Minsk Group co-chairmen will soon pay a visit to the region and will make their proposals on the conflict settlement. --0--

AZERBAIJAN STRIVES TO SPOIL THE PEACEMAKING EFFORTS OF THE WORLD COMMUNITY, NKR FOREIGN MINISTER SAID 22.02.2001 YEREVAN, February 22. /Mediamax/. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nagorno Artsax Republic (NKR) Naira Melkumian stated in the interview to Mediamax that the certain intensification of the Artsax conflict settlement process indicates the interest of the world community in the achievement of peace agreement between the conflicting sides. According to Melkumian, this is proved also by the upcoming visit of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office to the region, during which he will meet with NKR president. Minister Melkumian noted at the same time that the actions of the Azeri side, expressed in the publication of confidential proposals of the OSCE Minsk Group and in initiating discussions over them in the Azeri parliament, are aimed at the formation of an unfavorable political background before the upcoming visit of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office. The first comments of the Azeri politicians on the publication of the mediators' proposals leave no doubts that "Azerbaijan, with characteristic hysterical style, once again tries to spoil the peacemaking efforts of the world community", Naira Melkumian said. --0--