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CANADIAN MP SAYS BAKU'S "BLACK LIST" ILLOGICAL
21:25 26.09.2013
Armine Gevorgyan
Public Radio of Armenia
Member of the Canadian Parliament Stephane Dion has arrived in Armenia
for a working visit at the initiative of the Armenian National
Committee of Canada, the Armenian Embassy in Canada and the NKR
Permanent Representation in the US.
The Canadian MP visited Artsakh, where he had meetings with President
Bako Sahakyan and Parliament Speaker Ashot Ghulyan. Also, he visited
Lachin to familiarize himself with the living conditions of Syrian
Armenians, who have settled there.
Stephane Dion's visit to Artsakh has angered the Azerbaijani Embassy in
Canada. The MP says, however, Azerbaijan's policy of "blacklisting"
foreign citizens visiting Artsakh is absurd. "Before arriving in
Armenia, I knew about the Armenian-Azerbaijani issue, but I was
not aware of Azerbaijan's "black list," which I think is something
illogical. I have explained to everyone that my objective was to meet
Syrian Armenian refugees. When I say the "black list" is illogical,
I mean that it's illogical to separate the population of a certain
area from the rest of mankind," he said.
Speaking about the Karabakh issue, the Canadian MP said it should be
solved within the framework of the mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group
Co-Chairs. "During my meetings with the people and authorities of
Artsakh I understood that they are strong people and are proponents
of peace," he added.
Having met with Syrian Armenians, Stephane Dion says their living
conditions are not that good. "I'm not authorized to assess the
policy of the Armenian Government, but one thing is clear - Syrian
Armenians face great difficulties, they are short of money and have
no proper housing. Many of them are not going to return, aware that
the situation in their country will not be solved soon."
The MP said the Canadian Armenian community is one of the most
organized and successful ones. "Armenians are rather successful. They
speak Armenian, English, French and are integrated into the life of
the country. At the same time, they maintain their cultural roots. To
some extent Canada is obliged to help Armenia," Mr. Dion said, adding
that the opening of the Canadian Embassy in Armenia will promote the
further deepening of Armenian-Canadian relations.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/09/26/canadian-mp-says-bakus-black-list-illogical/
21:25 26.09.2013
Armine Gevorgyan
Public Radio of Armenia
Member of the Canadian Parliament Stephane Dion has arrived in Armenia
for a working visit at the initiative of the Armenian National
Committee of Canada, the Armenian Embassy in Canada and the NKR
Permanent Representation in the US.
The Canadian MP visited Artsakh, where he had meetings with President
Bako Sahakyan and Parliament Speaker Ashot Ghulyan. Also, he visited
Lachin to familiarize himself with the living conditions of Syrian
Armenians, who have settled there.
Stephane Dion's visit to Artsakh has angered the Azerbaijani Embassy in
Canada. The MP says, however, Azerbaijan's policy of "blacklisting"
foreign citizens visiting Artsakh is absurd. "Before arriving in
Armenia, I knew about the Armenian-Azerbaijani issue, but I was
not aware of Azerbaijan's "black list," which I think is something
illogical. I have explained to everyone that my objective was to meet
Syrian Armenian refugees. When I say the "black list" is illogical,
I mean that it's illogical to separate the population of a certain
area from the rest of mankind," he said.
Speaking about the Karabakh issue, the Canadian MP said it should be
solved within the framework of the mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group
Co-Chairs. "During my meetings with the people and authorities of
Artsakh I understood that they are strong people and are proponents
of peace," he added.
Having met with Syrian Armenians, Stephane Dion says their living
conditions are not that good. "I'm not authorized to assess the
policy of the Armenian Government, but one thing is clear - Syrian
Armenians face great difficulties, they are short of money and have
no proper housing. Many of them are not going to return, aware that
the situation in their country will not be solved soon."
The MP said the Canadian Armenian community is one of the most
organized and successful ones. "Armenians are rather successful. They
speak Armenian, English, French and are integrated into the life of
the country. At the same time, they maintain their cultural roots. To
some extent Canada is obliged to help Armenia," Mr. Dion said, adding
that the opening of the Canadian Embassy in Armenia will promote the
further deepening of Armenian-Canadian relations.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/09/26/canadian-mp-says-bakus-black-list-illogical/