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ARMENIA'S PARLIAMENT DEPUTY SPEAKER MEETS GERMAN JOURNALISTS
ARMENPRESS
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 14, ARMENPRESS: Deputy Speaker of National Assembly
Eduard Sharmazanov received German journalists Richard Kisler and Knut
Teske, who have arrived in Armenia to get acquainted with the position
of the Armenian party on Nagorno Karabakh (NK) conflict settlement,
the causes of the conflict, the possible ways of its solution, the
social and economic and political situation of the country.
As press service of National Assembly of Armenia told Armenpress,
Sharmazanov expressed gratification that for understanding and covering
the current issues, the German journalists have visited the region
personally in contrast to those who make illusory judgments about
the things they do not know.
He expressed hope that after the visit to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh
they will make full idea of NK conflict, its causes and posilble
solutions, as both Armenia and Artsakh are ready to extend open and
healthy discussions and express frank positions. Only the honorable
journalists for their part should take responsibility to present the
facts impartially.
The German journalists said last year they visited Azerbaijan, now
they are in Armenia, and tomorrow will leave for Nagorno Karabakh to
make full idea of the current situation. They write for famous German
newspapers and conduct internet forums. And the goal is that the
Germans understand why NK conflict is difficult to resolve. According
to them, the significance of this region is big for Europe and the
conflict situation - explosive.
Simultaneously they understand Armenia has "difficult" neighbors,
but they think it is possible to disseminate mutual trust through
economic cooperation. According to them the Azerbaijani have stood
up for economic cooperation.
Eduard Sharmazanov said the contradiction of speech and deed is
typical of Azerbaijan. They "play policy", while he will speak with
facts. The Deputy Speaker said Europeans perfectly know that tolerance
is inseparable part of democracy. Is it possible to cooperate with a
head of country, who propagates racism, and threats to take Artsakh
by use of force? Supporting the peaceful settlement of the conflict,
Armenia proposes the way of compromise.
In answer to German journalists' question what must be done if
Azerbaijan does not recognize the independence of Karabakh, Sharmazanov
said: "Karabakh has already gained independence, it is not Azerbaijan
that must recognize the independence of Karabakh but international
community, which the latter has done in a number of cases."
During the meeting the parties referred to Armenian-Turkish relations,
Armenian Genocide and issues related to its recognition.
The German journalists expressed gratitude to Eduard Sharmazanov for
sincerity, and the latter assured that after the visit to NK they
will make full idea of the issue. "In that newly independent country
you will see a mature generation with free way of thinking, who have
not seen and do not want to know what the Azerbaijani leadership means.
They always look forward and move forward," said Mr. Sharmazanov.
From: Baghdasarian
ARMENPRESS
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 14, ARMENPRESS: Deputy Speaker of National Assembly
Eduard Sharmazanov received German journalists Richard Kisler and Knut
Teske, who have arrived in Armenia to get acquainted with the position
of the Armenian party on Nagorno Karabakh (NK) conflict settlement,
the causes of the conflict, the possible ways of its solution, the
social and economic and political situation of the country.
As press service of National Assembly of Armenia told Armenpress,
Sharmazanov expressed gratification that for understanding and covering
the current issues, the German journalists have visited the region
personally in contrast to those who make illusory judgments about
the things they do not know.
He expressed hope that after the visit to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh
they will make full idea of NK conflict, its causes and posilble
solutions, as both Armenia and Artsakh are ready to extend open and
healthy discussions and express frank positions. Only the honorable
journalists for their part should take responsibility to present the
facts impartially.
The German journalists said last year they visited Azerbaijan, now
they are in Armenia, and tomorrow will leave for Nagorno Karabakh to
make full idea of the current situation. They write for famous German
newspapers and conduct internet forums. And the goal is that the
Germans understand why NK conflict is difficult to resolve. According
to them, the significance of this region is big for Europe and the
conflict situation - explosive.
Simultaneously they understand Armenia has "difficult" neighbors,
but they think it is possible to disseminate mutual trust through
economic cooperation. According to them the Azerbaijani have stood
up for economic cooperation.
Eduard Sharmazanov said the contradiction of speech and deed is
typical of Azerbaijan. They "play policy", while he will speak with
facts. The Deputy Speaker said Europeans perfectly know that tolerance
is inseparable part of democracy. Is it possible to cooperate with a
head of country, who propagates racism, and threats to take Artsakh
by use of force? Supporting the peaceful settlement of the conflict,
Armenia proposes the way of compromise.
In answer to German journalists' question what must be done if
Azerbaijan does not recognize the independence of Karabakh, Sharmazanov
said: "Karabakh has already gained independence, it is not Azerbaijan
that must recognize the independence of Karabakh but international
community, which the latter has done in a number of cases."
During the meeting the parties referred to Armenian-Turkish relations,
Armenian Genocide and issues related to its recognition.
The German journalists expressed gratitude to Eduard Sharmazanov for
sincerity, and the latter assured that after the visit to NK they
will make full idea of the issue. "In that newly independent country
you will see a mature generation with free way of thinking, who have
not seen and do not want to know what the Azerbaijani leadership means.
They always look forward and move forward," said Mr. Sharmazanov.
From: Baghdasarian