Mottaki: Muhammad Cartoons Aim at Clash of CivilizationsFebruary 14, 2006 - 16:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Cartoons of prophet Muhammad published in Danish press are a mean step evidencing of religious intolerance, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki stated in the course of a news conference in Armenia. In his words, it is a calculated propaganda move aimed at clash of civilizations. "Protest actions in Islamic countries are a serious reality and European countries should pay attention to these. The Danish government should apologize and punish the guilty in compliance with the Danish law," Mottaki said. As of the statement of US State Secretary Condoleezza Rice that Damascus and Teheran are guilty is inflaming inter-religious discord, the Iranian FM said, "Rice's statement is not true. She lies often." Manouchehr Mottaki urged European countries to include the matter of respect of prophets in the agenda of their discussions to avoid similar incidents in the future. «Armenian-Iranian relations are best evidence of mutual respect of religious feelings,» Iranian FM said. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Partner news | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |