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17 May 2002 - 18:54 AMT

LATE VAZGEN SARKISIAN’S BROTHER CLAIMS HE NOT INVOLVED IN SUPPLYING EQUIPMENT THAT MIGHT BE USED FOR CREATION OF MASS DESTRUCTION WEAPONS TO IRAN

Brother of Premier Vazgen Sarkisian killed by terrorist, Armen Sarkiasian has stated about his non-participation in the supplying of the equipment that might be used for creation of mass destruction weapons to Iran. “Republic” party, the active member of which is Armen Sarkisian, has spread information stating that the members of the late Premier are not concerned with the “Lysine” company in any way. It should be reminded that “Lysine” company is included in the US State Department’s list of enterprises on which the American sanctions are imposed. Meanwhile, there is information that the State Department’s “black” list includes not only the name of the firm but also name of Armen Sarkisian, mentioned as the ex-owner of the company. It should be reminded that, according to the reports of a number of sources, the “Lysine” company sold the equipment for breeding of microbes used in the production of foodstuff additional component for cattle to an Irani partner. It is known, the equipment might be also used for creation of chemical weapons.