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MEETING ON ARMENIAN-RUSSIAN ECONOMIC COOPERATION COMMISSION TO BE HELD IN YEREVAN

September 25, 2003 - 00:13 AMT  16:18 GMT
A working meeting of the co-chairmen of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission for economic cooperation will be held in Yerevan October 23-24, according to commission Armenian co-chairman, defense minister Serge Sargsian.

"ARARAT" FILM TO BE SHOWN IN TURKEY CUT

September 25, 2003 - 00:08 AMT  16:18 GMT
The commission for assessment and control over films decided to cut off the episodes "presenting Armenian history with a hyperbolized language used in cinema and containing phrases humiliating Turkish soldiers.

SWISS CANTON OF VAUD RECOGNIZED ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

September 24, 2003 - 23:53 AMT  16:18 GMT
The fact of the resolution being adopted in Lausanne, where a treaty "obliterating Armenian from the world map" was concluded between the Allies and Turkey, is considered as symbolical in the document.

BILL ON MASS MEDIA ADOPTED BY ARMENIAN PARLIAMENT FIRST READING

September 24, 2003 - 23:27 AMT  16:18 GMT
"Justice" opposition faction voted against the present bill, as in their opinion, the authorities, under the pretence of law, aim at creating the opportunity of persecuting press.

NAGORNO KARABAKH READY TO HOLD NEGOTIATIONS OF ANY SCOPE

September 24, 2003 - 22:54 AMT  16:18 GMT
Nagorno Karabakh president Arkadi Ghukasian noted that bilateral negotiations on Karabakh settlement held by Armenian and Azeri presidents cannot be frequent, meanwhile "settlement of the Karabakh issue demands conducting intensive negotiations".

MONUMENT TO BRITISH SOLDIERS DESECRATED IN BAKU

September 24, 2003 - 22:01 AMT  16:18 GMT
British embassy in Baku expressed regret on account of vandalism committed.

ROUND TABLE WITH PARTICIPATION OF ARMENIAN BUSINESSMEN TO BE HELD IN MOSCOW

September 24, 2003 - 21:56 AMT  16:18 GMT
The forum participants will discuss prospects of increasing commodity turnover between the two cities, issues of Russian investment attraction to the economy of Yerevan.

IMF NEXT MISSION ARRIVED IN YEREVAN

September 24, 2003 - 20:06 AMT  16:18 GMT
Within the framework of the visit discussions over working out a strategic program of poverty reduction in the country are expected.

PARTICIPANTS OF "ARMENIA-DIASPORA" ECONOMIC FORUM READY TO CREATE ARMENIAN TRADE NETWORK

September 24, 2003 - 19:42 AMT  16:18 GMT
Today in Yerevan participants of the first "Armenia-Diaspora" economic forum passed a declaration, emphasizing the need for activation of cooperation and enhancing the efficiency of business information exchange between Armenia and the Diaspora.

AZERBAIJAN EXPECTS ACTIVATION OF KARABAKH TALKS AFTER PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

September 24, 2003 - 19:15 AMT  16:18 GMT
"Azerbaijan is ready to any possible compromises not violating the territorial integrity of the republic," chief of the department of foreign relations of the president's administration Novrus Mamedov said.
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