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ARMENIA VOICES CONCERN OVER ATTACKS AGAINST COMPATRIOTS IN SYRIA -- FOREIGN MINISTER
Itar-Tass, Russia
April 2 2014
About 120,000 ethnic Armenians live in Syria, and they suffer from
military actions and humanitarian situation in the country, says
Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian
MOSCOW, April 02. /ITAR-TASS/. Armenia has been doing its utmost to
ensure the interests of compatriots in Syria, as follows from the
latest statements by the country's chief diplomat.
"About 120,000 ethnic Armenians live in Syria - in Kessab and other
areas. Military actions and the humanitarian situation have forced
ethnic Armenians to leave the city. About 700 families are staying in
Latakia, Syria's principal sea port. About 70-80 families have found
shelter in churches," Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian
said on Wednesday.
"Ethnic Armenians in Kessab are in dire need of humanitarian aid. We
have made corresponding statements. We have sent letters to different
international organizations, including to UN Secretary-General Ban
Ki-moon," he said.
"We praise Russia's reaction to the events," Nalbandian said.
"Al Qaeda-linked armed groups have penetrated into Kessab from Turkey.
We should prevent terrorists from penetrating into Syria and attacking
peaceful civilians," he said.
Itar-Tass, Russia
April 2 2014
About 120,000 ethnic Armenians live in Syria, and they suffer from
military actions and humanitarian situation in the country, says
Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian
MOSCOW, April 02. /ITAR-TASS/. Armenia has been doing its utmost to
ensure the interests of compatriots in Syria, as follows from the
latest statements by the country's chief diplomat.
"About 120,000 ethnic Armenians live in Syria - in Kessab and other
areas. Military actions and the humanitarian situation have forced
ethnic Armenians to leave the city. About 700 families are staying in
Latakia, Syria's principal sea port. About 70-80 families have found
shelter in churches," Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian
said on Wednesday.
"Ethnic Armenians in Kessab are in dire need of humanitarian aid. We
have made corresponding statements. We have sent letters to different
international organizations, including to UN Secretary-General Ban
Ki-moon," he said.
"We praise Russia's reaction to the events," Nalbandian said.
"Al Qaeda-linked armed groups have penetrated into Kessab from Turkey.
We should prevent terrorists from penetrating into Syria and attacking
peaceful civilians," he said.