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TURKEY NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN NATO'S MILITARY EXERCISE IN ARMENIA
FEBRUARY 16.The Turkish side does not plan to
participate in NATO's "Cooperative best effort" military exercise in
Armenia next summer, Colonel of the Turkish army Naim Barbuoghlu, who
arrived in Yerevan to participate in NATO's conference, told ARMINFO.
According to him, despite the invitation to participate in the
exercise, the official Ankara will only sent one observer. At the
same time, Barbuloghlu pointed out that Turkey is a NATO member and
is "ready to participate in the Alliance's numerous arrangements."
"TACIS" PROGRAM OF ENHANCING SAFETY OF ARMENIA'S NPP TO BE LAUNCHED
IN 2002
FEBRUARY 16. The EU's "TACIS" program of enhancing
the safety of the Armenian nuclear-power plant is to be launched in
2002. The cost of the program is 10mln. Euro, Minister of Energy of
Armenia Armen Movsissian told ARMINFO.
According to him, the TACIS technical program of the Armenian NPP's
nuclear safety was completed in 2001. The cooperation with the
European Union in this sphere was established in 1992-93 under
the TACIS program and within the framework of the "EU-Armenia" task
group. The TACIS 4mln. euro worth program of reconstruction and
construction of new hydro-power plants is to be launched this year.
The program has been submitted to the EU for approval.
Movsissian stated that Armenia is also continuing its cooperation
with the European Union under the INOGATE regional program, which
provides for the export of energy sources of the Caspian region. In
particular, a 3mln. euro worth program of restoring Armenia's gas
infrastructure has been elaborated and submitted to the EU as well.
In 2002, the "Small investments in the oil and gas
infrastructure of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan" regional program
will also be launched this year.
Speaking of the modernization of the underground reservoir in
Abovian, Armen Movsissian stated that negotiations for the
restoration of the compressor station under the "INOGATE program are
currently on. On the basis of a contract signed between the
"ArmRosgasprom" CJSC and the Russian "Gasprom" OJSC and the
"Podzengasprom" institute, the state of the compressor station
and volume of investments were assessed. The implementation of the
project will require 12-18mln. USD. In addition, the program of
reconstruction of 18 wells and the construction of 8 new wells will
require 23mln. USD.
ARMENTEL COMPANY PRESENTS AS INVESTMENTS ITS PREPAYMENTS TO
CONTRACTORS
THERE WERE BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AUTHORITIES AND ME: ALBERT
BAZEYAN
FEBRUARY 16.Chairman of the "Republic" party, ex-mayor of Yerevan Albert Bazeyan regards as groundless the accusations brought against representatives of his party that they joined the opposition only because they were deprived of their posts in the executive power. According to him, when holding posts, the party's representatives had their own opinions on certain issues, which was the reason for their being relieved of the posts. Bazeyan added that only political figures who did not discredited themselves could for an opposition. Bazeyan has essential differences with the president during his mayorship. In particular, he encountered serious difficulties in battling corruption and other violations of law without support on the part of the country's top officials. According to Bazeyan, there were also disagreements over personnel issues. He pointed out that when mayor he never followed the instructions from above. Disagreements also arose when the Yerevan Municipality permitted certain opposition forces to hold rallies, Bazeyan said. Bazeyan cited a number of examples. For instance, when he intended to dismissed his deputy for numerous violations, the prime minister interceded for him, saying that Minister of Defense Serge Sargssian is against. Bazeyan also objected to the construction of a hotel in the "Victory" park, but the president invited him to a meeting and literally forced him to sign a relevant permit. Bazeyan also stated that during his mayorship he did not commit any violations.
CONVERSE BANK USED ABOUT 2BLN DRAMS UNDER PROGRAM OF LINCY FOUNDATION
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FEBRUARY 16.The ArmenTel telecom company presented
as investments its prepayments for modernization of a number of
unexploited projects, says a report by the working group probing into
the company's investment program.
According to ArmenTel, it paid its contractors and suppliers a total
of $2.090 mln in advance, while according to the report this figure
was $2.633 mln. More specifically, AmenTel agreed with Ardimpex to
pay it $4 mln in advance for its modernizing 7 projects. ArmnenTel
undertook to make the prepayment in 10 bank days. As of Mar 1 2001 it
paid only $1.5 mln. 5 of the 7 projects were put into exploitation.
The Vanadzor Power Distribution Plant has not been commissioned
either. The Van-96 Ltd was modernizing it and received $148,660 in
advance. The same is for the Echmiadzin AXT 4/5 for which ArmenTel
prepaid $321,600.
