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I WILL NEVER TAKE BACK MY WORDS - RUSSIA AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA
May 09, 2014 | 12:57
YEREVAN. - I will never take back my words, Russian Ambassador to
Armenia Ivan Volinkin told reporters on Friday, with respect to his
recent controversialstatements on closing down NGOs and conducting
censorship.
"First and foremost, my statement was badly accepted not in Armenia
in general, but by separate groups. Second, I urge no one to leave
Armenia, but call for being as fair as possible in all matters.
"The issue is something else. My every word can be interpreted as it
is convenient. I have come here [to Armenia] to strengthen and expand
our countries' relations in a climate of mutual respect and love. And
as for how they interpret my steps, let it remain on their conscience,"
the Russian ambassador specifically stressed.
Russian Ambassador to Armenia Ivan Volinkin had spoken with
Russian-Armenian newspaper Noev Kovcheg.
"I am convinced that Russia should be more active in asserting its
presence in the information field here in Armenia. But other methods
are also apparently needed for neutralizing those NGOs in Armenia that
want to drive a wedge into Russian-Armenian relations. Incidentally,
Russia has enacted a law that regulates the work of NGOs in a very
concrete manner. Ultimately, it is apparent that those who aim their
actions against the Russian-Armenian friendship, do not wish the best
for Russia and Armenia," the Russian diplomat had specifically stated.
This statement by Ivan Volinkin had caused an outrage among many.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
May 09, 2014 | 12:57
YEREVAN. - I will never take back my words, Russian Ambassador to
Armenia Ivan Volinkin told reporters on Friday, with respect to his
recent controversialstatements on closing down NGOs and conducting
censorship.
"First and foremost, my statement was badly accepted not in Armenia
in general, but by separate groups. Second, I urge no one to leave
Armenia, but call for being as fair as possible in all matters.
"The issue is something else. My every word can be interpreted as it
is convenient. I have come here [to Armenia] to strengthen and expand
our countries' relations in a climate of mutual respect and love. And
as for how they interpret my steps, let it remain on their conscience,"
the Russian ambassador specifically stressed.
Russian Ambassador to Armenia Ivan Volinkin had spoken with
Russian-Armenian newspaper Noev Kovcheg.
"I am convinced that Russia should be more active in asserting its
presence in the information field here in Armenia. But other methods
are also apparently needed for neutralizing those NGOs in Armenia that
want to drive a wedge into Russian-Armenian relations. Incidentally,
Russia has enacted a law that regulates the work of NGOs in a very
concrete manner. Ultimately, it is apparent that those who aim their
actions against the Russian-Armenian friendship, do not wish the best
for Russia and Armenia," the Russian diplomat had specifically stated.
This statement by Ivan Volinkin had caused an outrage among many.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am