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SPEAKER: ONLY ARMENIA'S DETERMINATION IS NOT ENOUGH FOR PROGRESS ON KARABAKH
June 17, 2014 | 19:15
YEREVAN. - Only Armenia's determination is not enough for progress on
Karabakh issue, Armenian parliament speaker Galust Sahkyan said during
the meeting with PACE co- rapporteurs Axel Fischer and Alan Meale.
Armenia, he said, is committed to peaceful settlement, but Azerbaijan's
commitment is needed. Militarist rhetoric, hatred propaganda, military
buildup are causing concern, as well as the failure of projects aimed
at restoration of mutual trust. He noted the role of the Council
of Europe in addressing this problem and offered to initiate direct
contacts with Karabakh and its people.
Sahakyan said Armenia's chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers
of the Council of Europe was successful and proceeded based on the
principle of dialogue with all Member States, unfortunately unlike
the current presidency.
Speaking of constitutional electoral reforms, parliament speaker
said that they had been launched to improve the implementation of
principles of fundamental human rights and freedoms, to ensure a
balance of power and efficiency of management. Draft reforms are
being developed with active public debate and in close cooperation
with the Venice Commission of the PACE, he added.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
June 17, 2014 | 19:15
YEREVAN. - Only Armenia's determination is not enough for progress on
Karabakh issue, Armenian parliament speaker Galust Sahkyan said during
the meeting with PACE co- rapporteurs Axel Fischer and Alan Meale.
Armenia, he said, is committed to peaceful settlement, but Azerbaijan's
commitment is needed. Militarist rhetoric, hatred propaganda, military
buildup are causing concern, as well as the failure of projects aimed
at restoration of mutual trust. He noted the role of the Council
of Europe in addressing this problem and offered to initiate direct
contacts with Karabakh and its people.
Sahakyan said Armenia's chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers
of the Council of Europe was successful and proceeded based on the
principle of dialogue with all Member States, unfortunately unlike
the current presidency.
Speaking of constitutional electoral reforms, parliament speaker
said that they had been launched to improve the implementation of
principles of fundamental human rights and freedoms, to ensure a
balance of power and efficiency of management. Draft reforms are
being developed with active public debate and in close cooperation
with the Venice Commission of the PACE, he added.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am