Melik-Shahnazaryan: Terry Davis expresses opinion of his bossesNovember 7, 2007 - 18:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "According to some data, Terry Davis has a personal interest in Azeri oil. The statements he made in Yerevan should be given a proper response," political scientist Levon Melik-Shahnazaryan told a news conference in Yerevan. "The current Council of Europe Secretary General used to sell automotive spare parts, in his youth. He seems to have carried his attitude of a trader into politics. Terry Davis doesn't express his personal opinion; he doesn't even express the opinion of the Council of Europe. He expresses the position of his masters. But Homeland is not a car and can't be sold. Such an approach demonstrated by a European official is inadmissible for Armenia," he said. During a news conference in Yerevan Mr Davis called Nagorno Karabakh people "separatists" unlike Kosovo Albanians, "who struggle for independence." When commenting on the Armenian-Turkish relations he said, "Armenia should understand that normal relations with Armenia are necessary. This is the only way to the future and the basic criterion for the Council of Europe. Historical issues should not be dealt with by lawmakers. Many innocent people died at those times but it's time not only to remember the victims but to face up the future." Top stories 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. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. 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. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |