Foreign Relations of Armenia

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Armenia's going to open 7 new embassies worldwide in Japan, Spain, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Brazil, Kuwait and Iraq.
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7 nouvelles Ambassades à l’étranger

vendredi3 septembre 2010, par Stéphane/armenews

Selon Haykakan Jamanak, lors du Conseil des Ministres de la semaine dernière, le Gouvernement a décidé d’allouer 96 millions de drams au Ministère des AE pour l’ouverture, cette année, de 7 nouvelles Ambassades à l’étranger. D’après ce quotidien, des Ambassades d’Arménie seront ouvertes au Japon, en Espagne, aux Pays-Bas, au Koweit, au Brésil, en Irak et en République tchèque.

Ambassade de France en Arménie

Service de presse

http://www.armenews.com/article.php3?id_article=63739

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TURKEY ANNOYED OVER CLINTON'S GENOCIDE MEMORIAL VISIT
Armen Hareyan

HULIQ.com
July 6 2010
SC

The foreign minister of Turkey Ahmet Davutoglu told Hurryiet that
the Turkish side has conveyed its annoyance over U.S. Secretary
State Hillary Clinton's visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial
where she laid a wreath at the Genocide Memorial built in homage to
up to 1.5 million ethnic Armenians that became the victims of the
Armenian genocide. Turkey denies the killings of 1.5 million people
is a genocide.

"The visit to the monument was a private program and [Secretary of
State Hillary] Clinton did not make any official remarks. Anyway,
we conveyed our annoyance," foreign minister of turkey Davutoglu
said today.

While in Armenia, Clinton's visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial
and laid a wreath. Turkey, which denies the genocide charge, says the
visit to the memorial was a private one. However, even that annoyed
the current Turkish government and it conveyed its annoyance to the
U.S. Administration.

On the other hand "the title 'U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton'
on the wreath was a very important political message to Turkey,"
Haykazun Alvrstyan from the Armenian Revolutionary Federation tells
Hurriyet. xxxxon's visit to the genocide memorial showed that the
United States has never denied the Armenian genocide as a fact."

Clinton told the reporters in Armenia that the ball is in Turkey's
court in regard to normalizing relations between Turkey and Armenia.

She reminded that she was personally present in Zurich when two two
countries signed the two protocols aimed at normalizing relations.

Turkey dragged the normalization process conditioning normalization
with Armenia with progress in resolving the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

Armenia in April suspended the process saying it will continue when
Turkey is ready to respect its signature to normalize relations
without conditions.

In a related development the Turkish Interior Ministry sent a request
to the administrative centers of Kars and Igdir on Tuesday, asking
how much time it will take to complete the preparatory work of the
opening of the border with Armenia, which Turkey has closed in support
of Azerbaijan.

Kars province governor Ahmet Kara told Turkish news agency Cihan that
in case the opening decision is made, the border will be ready within
a month.

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ARMENIA HAS PROMISING FUTURE, U.S. SEC OF STATE SAYS

news.am
July 5 2010
Armenia

Armenia has a history it can be proud of and promising future, U.S.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a press conference in Yerevan.

She stressed Armenia has great human potential for further
development. Democratic Armenia can become a serious factor in the
region. At their meeting RA President Serzh Sargsyan and the U.S.

Secretary of State discussed issues of the country's democratic
development, which is a guarantee of further progress. Clinton reminded
the journalists that the United States celebrated Independence
Day on July 4. The American and Armenian peoples know the cost
of independence. The United States was happy when Armenia gained
independence 20 years ago and has since been beside Armenia, Clinton
said. She stressed the U.S. is ready to render further assistance to
Armenia, in particular, in creating independent energy resources. The
U.S. Secretary of State expressed her appreciation of the Armenian
community's contribution to the United States' development.

In conclusion, Clinton said she was impressed by a cake in the form
of the U.S. national flag she was treated to in Armenia.

RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian congratulated the U.S. Secretary
of State and the American people on the Independence Day. It is an
honor for the Armenian people that Hillary Clinton is in Armenia on
this memorable day. Two hundred and thirty-four years ago the American
people proved nothing could bereave it of its independence. The
Armenian people proved that as well. The United States has been beside
Armenia since the first days of its independence, Nalbandian said. He
stressed that Armenian-American relations have great potential for
development. He made a high appraisal of Mrs. Clinton's personal
contribution to the development of bilateral relations. The minister
also expressed his appreciation of the Armenian community's role in
Armenian-American relations.

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Russian church to be built in Artsakh



Anyone know how big the Russian community is ib Artsakh?

Around the 3.000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JEMiFnCvmk

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Russian church to be built in Artsakh

11:01 19/06/2010 >> Society

On 18 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at
the solemn ceremony of foundation and erecting the cross of the
Russian Óhurch in capital Stepanakert, NK President's press service
reported.

The Head of the State noted the importance of continuous development
and deepening friendly relations between the two nations and states as
well as mentioned the important role the Russian Community of Artsakh
should play in this respect.

Primate of the Artsakh Dioceses of the Armenian Apostolic Church
Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, chairman of the National Assembly Ashot
Ghoulyan, other officials, representatives of the Russian community of
Artsakh, as well as guests arrived from the Russian Federation partook
at the ceremony.
Source: Panorama.am


Anyone know how big the Russian community is ib Artsakh?

I read about 300 people.

Here is the report with pictures:

http://mv83.livejournal.com/178289.html

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Russian church to be built in Artsakh

11:01 19/06/2010 >> Society

On 18 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at
the solemn ceremony of foundation and erecting the cross of the
Russian Óhurch in capital Stepanakert, NK President's press service
reported.

The Head of the State noted the importance of continuous development
and deepening friendly relations between the two nations and states as
well as mentioned the important role the Russian Community of Artsakh
should play in this respect.

Primate of the Artsakh Dioceses of the Armenian Apostolic Church
Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, chairman of the National Assembly Ashot
Ghoulyan, other officials, representatives of the Russian community of
Artsakh, as well as guests arrived from the Russian Federation partook
at the ceremony.
Source: Panorama.am


Anyone know how big the Russian community is ib Artsakh?

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SARGSYAN-ALIYEV-MEDVEDEV MEETING TO BE HELD IN SAINT PETERSBURG

armradio.am
16.06.2010 18:41

The President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, will visit Saint Petersburg
June 17-19 to participate in the annual international economic forum.

The Presidents of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan will have a trilateral
meeting on the sidelines of the forum.

While in Saint Petersburg, President Sargsyan will participate in
the festive events dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Armenian
community of St. Petersburg.

At the Armenian National Art Center Serzh Sargsyan will meet
representatives of the community, will attend the opening of the
exhibition of manuscripts and printed books at the National Library
after Saltikov-Shchedrin.

President Sargsyan will be present at the ceremony of signing of the
program of cooperation between the State Universities of Yerevan and
Saint Petersburg.

Serzh Sargsyan will be present at a gala concert and an official
reception dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the community.

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That pretty much confirms suspicions that this was set up between Turkey and Israel.

Whether it was set up or not, there's a 99.99% chance relations between Israel and Turkey will be just fine in a couple of months.

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"Armenians should point out that, despite Erdogan’s blistering anti-Israeli rhetoric, he has not canceled any of the 16 agreements with Israel, including the exchange of intelligence, according to Today’s Zaman newspaper. Sedat Laciner, head of Ankara-based International Strategic Research Organization, told Hurriyet that the military leaders of the two countries had also signed several secret agreements. According to the Middle East magazine, the intelligence agencies of Israel and Turkey have cooperated “since the 1950’s in the fight against radical Islamist groups and Iranian clandestine operations in the region.” Furthermore, Turkey was reported to have allowed Israel “to monitor Syrian military maneuvers from Turkish soil.” In addition, Turkey awarded $1.8 billion in military contracts to Israeli companies. The total trade turnover between the two countries reached $2.5 billion in 2009. More than 900 large Israeli corporations have been operating in Turkey and over 1,000 small Israeli exporters have established commercial ties with it."

That pretty much confirms suspicions that this was set up between Turkey and Israel.

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http://www.armenianweekly.com/2010/06/15/sassounian-growing-turkish-influence-in-middle-east-leads-to-restrictions-in-armenian-rights/

Sassounian: Growing Turkish Influence in Middle East Leads to Restrictions in Armenian Rights

Turkey’s growing influence in the Middle East, even before the naval confrontation with Israel over Gaza, had prompted some Arab countries to restrict the political rights of local Armenian communities.

It is feared that the latest Gaza conflict, which catapulted Prime Minister Erdogan to a heroic stature throughout the Islamic world, would result in further limitations on Armenian activities deemed to be “anti-Turkish.”

In recent months, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria have taken specific actions to place some restrictions on the activities of their Armenian citizens either out of concern for a backlash from Turkey or under direct pressure from Turkish authorities.

A case in point was the Jordanian government’s cancellation of AGBU’s Middle East Young Professionals Forum that was to take place in Amman, June 3-6. Talin Suciyan, reported in The Armenian Weekly that Jordanian authorities had expressed reservations for the gathering of 150 young Armenians from various parts of the world. Suciyan, who was invited to speak on the “Legacy of Hrant Dink” and the Armenian community in Turkey, stated that the organizers were informed the night before that the forum was canceled by orders “from above.” Some observers attributed the cancellation of the AGBU forum to the agreement to set up a Free Trade Zone, which was to be signed between Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey, on June 10. A commentator pointed out the irony of Armenian conferences being allowed to take place in Turkey, but not in Jordan!

Earlier this year, when a Lebanese TV crew was about to enter Syria to record footage on “the Armenian killing fields” in Der Zor, border guards refused to admit them, even though they had secured the necessary filming permits from the Syrian authorities in advance. This incident took place shortly after CBS aired in its “60 Minutes” program a segment on the Armenian Genocide. The program depicted the protruding bones of Armenian Genocide victims from the desert sands of Der Zor. Turkish officials lodged a complaint with the Syrian government for allowing CBS to film an “anti-Turkish” program in their country.

The third incident, unexpectedly, took place in Lebanon, home to one of the most influential Armenian communities in the Diaspora. In a surprise move, government officials banned the airing of Eileen Khatchadourian’s music video, “Zartir Vortyag,” a genocide era song calling for resistance against oppression. Even though the song makes no reference to Turkey, Lebanese authorities were concerned that it would negatively affect Lebanese-Turkish relations.

These are troubling examples of blatant interference with Armenian citizens’ right to free expression. In all three countries, Armenians have long enjoyed the most cordial relations with their respective governments and are viewed by them as loyal citizens. Local Armenian community leaders must strongly protest such arbitrary violations of their basic rights as citizens of these countries. They should consider carrying out a campaign to educate their fellow citizens about the extensive damage Turkey has caused to Arab interests for decades, as a close military ally of Israel.

Armenians should point out that, despite Erdogan’s blistering anti-Israeli rhetoric, he has not canceled any of the 16 agreements with Israel, including the exchange of intelligence, according to Today’s Zaman newspaper. Sedat Laciner, head of Ankara-based International Strategic Research Organization, told Hurriyet that the military leaders of the two countries had also signed several secret agreements. According to the Middle East magazine, the intelligence agencies of Israel and Turkey have cooperated “since the 1950’s in the fight against radical Islamist groups and Iranian clandestine operations in the region.” Furthermore, Turkey was reported to have allowed Israel “to monitor Syrian military maneuvers from Turkish soil.” In addition, Turkey awarded $1.8 billion in military contracts to Israeli companies. The total trade turnover between the two countries reached $2.5 billion in 2009. More than 900 large Israeli corporations have been operating in Turkey and over 1,000 small Israeli exporters have established commercial ties with it.

Erdogan has cleverly capitalized on the political vacuum created by the inaction of Arab leaders regarding the plight of the Palestinian people, thus raising his own as well as his party’s political rating in advance of the September 12 referendum on constitutional amendments, and next year’s crucial parliamentary elections. It is a pity that Arab leaders have totally abdicated their own responsibility, allowing an outsider to claim the mantle of Arab leadership!

Prior to Prime Minister Erdogan’s scheduled visit to Lebanon next month, where he might receive an undeserved hero’s welcome by some Lebanese, Armenians must expose his hypocritical show of solidarity with Palestinians, and convince their fellow citizens that he is acting in his own, rather than Lebanon’s, best interest.

http://www.armenianweekly.com/2010/06/15/sassounian-growing-turkish-influence-in-middle-east-leads-to-restrictions-in-armenian-rights/