Armenian publicist slams Azeri President’s conduct at EuronestApril 4, 2012 - 15:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Editor-in-chief of Beirut-based Aztag daily newspaper commented on Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s statement issued during plenary sitting of Euronest Parliamentary Assembly. Aliyev called Armenians “aggressors”, “fascists” and “vandals”. “Nagorno Karabakh issue was on meeting’s agenda neither on the first, nor on the second day. Thus, Aliyev’s statement addressed to Armenians was completely out of the context. Though the Armenian side responded to him, the Azeri leader’s words were first of all addressed to the European institutions which have their own rules that must be followed,” Shahan Kandaharian said. “Armenian delegation’s presence during the meeting reaffirms respect for international institutions and active participation in international relations. Continuing aggressive statements, regular ceasefire violations, demolition of Armenian cultural monuments shows extreme disrespect and total disregard for principles and rules of conduct of the international community. On April 3, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev called Armenians “fascists” during a plenary sitting of Euronest Parliamentary Assembly in Baku. The statement sparked resentment of the Armenian delegation which dubbed it improper and beyond diplomatic norms. Representative of Euronest delegation and other countries also expressed discontent with Aliyev’s conduct. Euronest inter-parliamentary union includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. |