 Armenian envoy responds to article distorting Karabakh issue March 13, 2013 - 20:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian ambassador to Egypt Armen Melkonian published an article in Al-Ahram weekly, in response to another publication distorting Nagorno Karabakh issue and Khojalu events. Ambassador Melkonian presented the truth on Khojalu, as well as the fact that some Azerbaijanis daring question Baku’s official position on the issue were later punished, with former president Ayaz Mutallibov, journalist Fatullayev and photographer Mustafaev among them. The envoy noted evading responsibility for Azeri-led massacres targeting Armenians in Sumgait, Baku, Kirovabad and Maraga as the goal of Azerbaijani propaganda. Ambassador Melkonian further briefed on the true reasons about Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the settlement process and the positions of Azerbaijan and Armenia on the issue.   Top stories The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy  Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said.Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani.Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed.Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. |
