Georgia doesn't give up anti-Armenian policyFebruary 23, 2009 - 13:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - For the past 15 years, both Yerevan and Tbilisi have been trying to turn the problem of Javakhk into a social issue, an Armenian expert said. "Whatever officials say, the problem is a political one. Armenians are deprived of the possibility to study in their native language and are persecuted. The Russian factor also serves as justification of anti-Armenian policy. Moreover, absence of Georgian diaspora in Armenia also has its role in Georgia's governmental course," Sergei Minasyan, deputy director of Caucasus Institute told a news conference in Yerevan on Monday. For her part, Noravank Foundation expert Tamara Vardanyan emphasized that Georgia has always pursued anti-Armenian policy. "Armenians are not mentioned in Georgian text books," she said, adding that the Georgian authorities have always viewed Armenians an obstacle to consolidation of Georgian ethnos. 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. |