Kommersant Daily: Kocharian Ready to Transfer 45% Stake in Iran-Armenia Gas Pipeline to Russia

January 23, 2006 - 14:33 AMT  00:34 GMT
Yerevan will make the concession to maintain the previous price for the Russian gas, Kommersant daily writes.
RA Ambassador to Lebanon Dismissed

RA Ambassador to Lebanon Dismissed

January 23, 2006 - 14:09 AMT  00:34 GMT
By President's decree Vahan Ter-Ghevondian was appointed the Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon.

Some European Parliament Members Demand to Close Orhan Pamuk Case

January 23, 2006 - 14:01 AMT  00:34 GMT
A collection of signatures aimed to press upon Turkey to close legal proceedings against Orhan Pamuk, Hrant Dink and Rahip Jakaroglu was launched in the European Parliament.

Saakashvili Accuses Russia of Gas Blasts

January 23, 2006 - 13:33 AMT  00:34 GMT
The Russian Foreign Ministry characterized Georgian President's statements as "hysteria and bacchanalia."

NKR MFA: OSCE Mission Stay in Karabakh Discussed and Coordinated

January 23, 2006 - 13:16 AMT  00:34 GMT
Tomaž Strgar thanked the NKR authorities for the possibility and support rendered for reconnoitering.
Putin Convinced Year of Armenia in Russia Will Be Held at High Level

Putin Convinced Year of Armenia in Russia Will Be Held at High Level

January 23, 2006 - 13:08 AMT  00:34 GMT
"I am hopeful we will manage to realize everything we have planned with the active support of the Russian party," Robert Kocharian stated.

If Armenian Population Saves Gas Resources Will Be Sufficient Till Pipeline Restoration

January 23, 2006 - 12:55 AMT  00:34 GMT
A criminal case was initiated over the explosion of the North Caucasus-Transcaucasus and Mozdok-Tbilisi gas pipelines.

Mozdok-Tbilisi Gas Pipeline Blown Up: Georgia and Armenia Deprived of Russian Gas

January 23, 2006 - 12:45 AMT  00:34 GMT
The South Ossetian law enforecement bodies do not rule out possibility of diversion.
Putin: Russia Values Traditions of Trust and Neighborhood with Armenian People

Putin: Russia Values Traditions of Trust and Neighborhood with Armenian People

January 23, 2006 - 12:41 AMT  00:34 GMT
Russia and Armenia are unified in the aspiration to develop multisided strategic partnership, the Russian President stated.

Kocharian: Armenians in Russia and Russians in Armenia Cannot Be Aliens

January 23, 2006 - 12:34 AMT  00:34 GMT
We would like the Year of Armenia in Russia to become a real step towards consolidation of our partnership, the Armenian President stated.
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