When commenting on the CoE's possible activities in view of the demolition of the Armenian monuments in Nakhichevan, Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis proposed to form a fact-finding group and send it to the regions from which information on destruction of historical monuments comes. "We are civilized people and should be concerned over the destiny of the monuments being subjected to destruction. We must respect each other's culture and religion," CoE Secretary General stated.

Terry Davis remarked he is unaware of PACE's intentions on the issue. However he said he discussed with the leadership of Armenia and Azerbaijan the possible assistance to be rendered to the mission. "I will be glad if PACE supports my initiative," Terry Davis said, reported Mediamax.