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US AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA MEETS WITH HUNCHAKIAN PARTY REPRESENTATIVES
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December 07, 2012 | 13:05
GLENDALE. - A delegation of the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party
(SDHP), Western Region of the US headed by Chairman Vasken Khodanian
along with SDHP Central Committee member Harry Sarafian, met with US
Ambassador John Heffern on Wednesday. During the hour-long meeting,
wide ranging topics were discussed, with primary emphasis being placed
on the current state of affairs in the Republic of Armenia.
The SDHP delegation voiced its concern with the inadequacy of the
political reforms in Armenia and the lack of economic equity in the
country. The delegation stressed that only systematic change and a
paradigm shift in the current political culture will bring about
real change in the areas of fair and just governance, social and
economic justice, and preeminence of the rule of law. In that respect,
the delegation urged the US to continue to stress upon the Armenian
authorities the need to establish an environment that is conducive
to social, political and economic progress.
The Ambassador assured the SDHP delegation members, that the United
States is consistent with its policy toward the establishment of
democratic principles in Armenia and has created partnerships with
governmental and non-governmental entities to promote those values
and principles.
On the issue of the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process, the delegation
pointed to the deplorable act of the Azerbaijani leadership in
pardoning of a convicted murderer and the hostile rhetoric and actions
against the Republics of Armenia and Karabakh as major reasons for
the lack of progress in the negotiation process.
In regards to the Armenia-Turkey relations, the Ambassador agreed
with the delegation on the need for the Turkish government to reopen
its border with Armenia without any preconditions.
Among other issues, the delegation informed the Ambassador of its
grave concern regarding the safety and security of ethnic Armenians
and other minorities in Syria as the conflict seems to be swirling out
of control. The Ambassador assured the delegation that the US State
Department is well aware of the dangers and is keeping a watchful
eye on the matter.
news.am
December 07, 2012 | 13:05
GLENDALE. - A delegation of the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party
(SDHP), Western Region of the US headed by Chairman Vasken Khodanian
along with SDHP Central Committee member Harry Sarafian, met with US
Ambassador John Heffern on Wednesday. During the hour-long meeting,
wide ranging topics were discussed, with primary emphasis being placed
on the current state of affairs in the Republic of Armenia.
The SDHP delegation voiced its concern with the inadequacy of the
political reforms in Armenia and the lack of economic equity in the
country. The delegation stressed that only systematic change and a
paradigm shift in the current political culture will bring about
real change in the areas of fair and just governance, social and
economic justice, and preeminence of the rule of law. In that respect,
the delegation urged the US to continue to stress upon the Armenian
authorities the need to establish an environment that is conducive
to social, political and economic progress.
The Ambassador assured the SDHP delegation members, that the United
States is consistent with its policy toward the establishment of
democratic principles in Armenia and has created partnerships with
governmental and non-governmental entities to promote those values
and principles.
On the issue of the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process, the delegation
pointed to the deplorable act of the Azerbaijani leadership in
pardoning of a convicted murderer and the hostile rhetoric and actions
against the Republics of Armenia and Karabakh as major reasons for
the lack of progress in the negotiation process.
In regards to the Armenia-Turkey relations, the Ambassador agreed
with the delegation on the need for the Turkish government to reopen
its border with Armenia without any preconditions.
Among other issues, the delegation informed the Ambassador of its
grave concern regarding the safety and security of ethnic Armenians
and other minorities in Syria as the conflict seems to be swirling out
of control. The Ambassador assured the delegation that the US State
Department is well aware of the dangers and is keeping a watchful
eye on the matter.