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EU representatives' entrance into NKR not to be problematic
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14:15 . 04/07
EU representatives can freely enter the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic,
European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said about this during
his speech at the National Assembly today. The representatives of
several parliamentary forces considered this important noting this
proves so far Europe in fact has given way to Azerbaijan's threats.
Touching upon the problems of the region, particularly the
Nagorno-Karabakh problem, as well as the process of the
Armenian-Turkish relations, the European diplomat gave generalized
assessments and stated the relations must be normalized without
preconditions.
He also spoke about the necessity to develop democracy in Armenia,
expressed his satisfaction with the May parliamentary elections, but
noted there are still problems which need to be settled. He expressed
hope that the newly elected parliament will be able to ensure
development of democracy, contribute to the freedom of press, and
promote to respecting human rights in our country.
`EU and Armenia continue their work on bilateral agreements on the
Association and creation of Deep and Comprehensive Trade Area. Visa
regime facilitation is one of the most important issues. Patience and
coordinated work are needed.
I am calling on Armenia to follow the path to democratization and
strengthen the role of law and democratic institutions,' Rompuy has
said.
There were no questions and answers, as it was announced beforehand.
The procedure of addressing written questions was also changed, which
brought about a number of questions among the parliamentary opposition
forces.
`Generalized evaluations were given, which he can present in the other
countries of the region and he will have no problem. But we had
numerous questions, for example, on the border incidents, which was
also touched upon with a very generalized approach without addressing
any message to Azerbaijan,' the ARF-D faction leader Armen Rustamyan
said.
http://www.yerkirmedia.am/?act=news&lan=en&id=8248
14:15 . 04/07
EU representatives can freely enter the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic,
European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said about this during
his speech at the National Assembly today. The representatives of
several parliamentary forces considered this important noting this
proves so far Europe in fact has given way to Azerbaijan's threats.
Touching upon the problems of the region, particularly the
Nagorno-Karabakh problem, as well as the process of the
Armenian-Turkish relations, the European diplomat gave generalized
assessments and stated the relations must be normalized without
preconditions.
He also spoke about the necessity to develop democracy in Armenia,
expressed his satisfaction with the May parliamentary elections, but
noted there are still problems which need to be settled. He expressed
hope that the newly elected parliament will be able to ensure
development of democracy, contribute to the freedom of press, and
promote to respecting human rights in our country.
`EU and Armenia continue their work on bilateral agreements on the
Association and creation of Deep and Comprehensive Trade Area. Visa
regime facilitation is one of the most important issues. Patience and
coordinated work are needed.
I am calling on Armenia to follow the path to democratization and
strengthen the role of law and democratic institutions,' Rompuy has
said.
There were no questions and answers, as it was announced beforehand.
The procedure of addressing written questions was also changed, which
brought about a number of questions among the parliamentary opposition
forces.
`Generalized evaluations were given, which he can present in the other
countries of the region and he will have no problem. But we had
numerous questions, for example, on the border incidents, which was
also touched upon with a very generalized approach without addressing
any message to Azerbaijan,' the ARF-D faction leader Armen Rustamyan
said.