Armenian NA speaker briefs European parliament heads on Safarov pardonSeptember 22, 2012 - 18:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan delivered a speech on September 21 at European Conference of Presidents of Parliaments held under the auspices of PACE. In his speech he attached great importance to extradition and pardon of Azerbaijani murderer Ramil Safarov, voicing concerns over policy of intolerance and racism pursued in the territory of the Council of Europe. “An unprecedented incident was recorded recently, with Azerbaijani assassin Safarov extradited to Azerbaijan, pardoned and given a hero's welcome in his homeland. Justification of such crimes began developing with a new scale, even following the whole civilized world’s condemnation of the occurrence. Manifestations of racism and xenophobia may set a precedent, with absence of effective struggle against them posing a threat to Europe,” Armenian National assembly speaker said. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |