Arzumanyan: Economic system proposed by EU is much more advantageous to Armenia
Panorama.am, 3 September 2014, https://www.panorama.am/en/
Armenia should not join the Customs Union, particularly in view of the sanctions against Russia, MP, ex-Foreign Minister of Armenia Alexander Arzumanyan told reporters in Yerevan.
“The situation has completely changed since the announcement about Armenia’s joining the Customs Union one year ago. Armenia can maneuver and not join any union against which the EU and U.S. have imposed sanctions,” Arzumanyan noted.
General News on Armenia
Armenian president paying working visit to UK, to attend NATO summit-related events
ArmeniaNow.am, 4 September 2014, https://armenianow.com/news/
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan is paying a working visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his press office said on Wednesday.
On September 4, the Armenian leader will attend a meeting of heads of State and government of NATO-member States and nations involved in International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan /ISAF/ in Newport on the margins of the upcoming NATO summit. Sargsyan will deliver a speech at the meeting.
France MP introduces new bill on genocide denial
News.am, 4 September 2014, https://news.am/eng/news/
French National Assembly member Valérie Boyer has introduced a new bill on criminalizing the denial of genocides and crimes against humanity that were committed in the 20th century, reported the French-Armenian Nouvelles d’Arménie magazine.
Erdogan, Aliyev Pledge to lie for each other on the World stage
Asbarez.com, 3 September 2014, https://asbarez.com/126586/
What better way for two leaders to reinforce their alliance than by pledging to lie for one another on the international arena?
That’s what happened Tuesday when newly-minted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Baku and said that Turkish-Armenian relations would not be normalized until a resolution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict that would be beneficial for Azerbaijan, further pledging to work toward the goal of pressuring Armenia to return territories it claims Armenia is occupying.
President of Armenia congratulates Donald Tusk on his election as President of the European Council
Armenpress.am, 3 September 2014, https://armenpress.am/eng/news/
“We are interested in expanding Armenia’s relations with our partner of utmost importance, the European Union, during your tenure, opening new horizons of cooperation. I also reassure
Armenia’s commitment to continue the comprehensive cooperation based on general merits with the European Union within the framework of the Eastern Partnership”, he wrote.
Activists Protest On Anniversary Of Armenian U-Turn
Azatutyun.am, 3 September 2014, https://www.azatutyun.am/
Several dozen opposition and civic activists rallied in Yerevan on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the official announcement of President Serzh Sarkisian’s unexpected decision to make Armenia part of a Russian-led union of ex-Soviet states.
Russian, Armenian Troops Start Joint Drills
Azatutyun.am, 3 September 2014, https://www.azatutyun.am/
More than 1,500 Armenian and Russian soldiers began annual joint military exercises in central Armenia on Wednesday, highlighting close military ties between their countries.
The five-day “tactical exercises” involve troops from the Armenian army and the Russian military base headquartered in Gyumri that are part of a Russian-Armenian “united grouping.”
Argentina wants to deepen cooperation with Armenia: MFA
Aysor.am, 3 September 2014, https://www.aysor.am/en/news/
Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan received a delegation led by Argentine Deputy Foreign Minister Eduardo Zuain that arrived in Yerevan for consultations between the foreign ministries, according to the press service of Armenian MFA.
Agreement on Armenia’s entry into EEU sent to governments of 4 countries
Aysor.am, 3 September 2014, https://www.aysor.am/en/news/
“The final version of the agreement on Armenia’s entry into the EEU is ready and was sent to the governments of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia. In each of the four countries, procedures are being carried out for signing by the presidents of the agreement on Armenia’s joining the treaty on EEU of May 29, 2014,” according to a statement of the Eurasian Economic Commission.
General News on Nagorno-Karabakh
"Made in Karabakh" products can be exported to California
Armenpress.am, 3 September 2014, https://armenpress.am/eng/news/
Political scientist Levon Melik-Shahnazaryan finds that the recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic by the State of California is an unprecedented phenomenon. According to Melik-Shahnazaryan, the resolution adopted by the California Senate can have serious economic and political consequences, if the foreign diplomacies of the Republic of Armenia and the Nagorno Karabakh Republic supplement it with practical steps.
France-Karabakh Friendship Circle welcomes California Senate Resolution
Public Radio of Armenia, 3 September 2014, https://www.armradio.am/en/
The France-Karabakh Friendship Circle ha issued a statement, warmly welcoming Resolution AJR 32 adopted on August 27, 2014 by the California State Senate, which “encourages and supports the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic’s continuing efforts to develop as a free and independent nation in order to guarantee its citizens those rights inherent in a free and independent society”.
U.S. State Department refuses comment on CA Artsakh resolution
PanArmenian.net, 3 September 2014, https://www.panarmenian.net/
The U.S. State Department’s spokesperson, Jen Psaki, has refused to comment on the adoption of a resolution by the California State Senate recognizing the independence of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic.
“I’m not going to have any comment on this. I promise you. It’s a state issue. Go ahead,” Psaki told a daily press briefing on Wednesday, Sept 2.
News from International sources
Erdogan arrives. From Baku to Wales NATO summit
Vestnik Kavkaza, 3 September 2014, https://vestnikkavkaza.net/
As promised, the new Turkish president made his first visit to Azerbaijan. From there, he will probably be on his way to the NATO summit in Cardiff with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev.
The Turkish leader is a regular guest in Baku. Just five months ago, he visited it as the prime minister to discuss energy issues.
News from Azerbaijani sources
Protraction of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict inadmissible, German MP says
Trend.az, 4 September 2014, https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/
Protraction of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is inadmissible, member of the German Bundestag (parliament), the head of the Germany-South Caucasus parliamentary group, Karin Shtrents told Trend.
She stressed that Germany supports the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in accordance with the international law.
Shtrents added that another three members of the Bundestag will visit Azerbaijan in coming days to discuss the prospects for cooperation, as well as exchange views on the issues of mutual interest.
Analysis: Turkish-Azerbaijani relations, more than just policy
Trend.az, 3 September 2014, https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/
Relations and cooperation between the two countries in the political, economic, military and cultural fields were the subjects of discussion during this short but important visit. And of course the subject dear to the hearts of both leaders is the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh.
The development of relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, the discussion of cooperation in military, economic and political spheres, in particular in the defense industry have a set pattern, as the relations between the two countries are based on the 'one nation - two states' principle.