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Serzh Sargsyan had a tough conversation with Nazarbayev in Astana
September 6 2014
Scandal at ErdoÄ?an's inauguration ceremony
`Aravot' learned some details of yesterday's closed-door meeting
between the MPs and Armenia's Foreign Minister, Edward Nalbandyan,
during the sitting of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National
Assembly.
Note that MPs of all factions were invited to the meeting, but very
few MPs from opposition factions attended the meeting. In particular,
Aram Manukyan from ANC, Vahe Enfiajyan from PAP, Artsvik Minasyan from
ARF, the `Heritage' faction was represented by three MPs: the leader
of the faction Ruben Hakobyan, Secretary Tevan Poghosyan and Alexander
Arzumanyan. According to the information by `Aravot', Aram Manukyan
and Alexander Arzumanyan were quite active in asking questions to
Edward Nalbandyan.
According to our information, Edward Nalbandyan has told details about
his participation in inauguration ceremony of the President of Turkey,
Recep Tayyip ErdoÄ?an. In particular, the minister had informed
that the invitation by Turkey to the President of Armenia to attend
the inauguration of the President of Turkey was a very convenient
opportunity for the Armenian side to give an official appearance to
the public invitation made by Serzh Sargsyan to the President of
Turkey to visit Armenia on the 100th anniversary of Genocide. Since
there are no diplomatic relations between the two countries, it was
the best opportunity to convey the invitation, especially when after
Serzh Sargsyan's public invitation, the Turkish side hinted that it
would be better if it were made official.
`Aravot' failed to clarify whether Edward Nalbandyan had presented
explanations to the MPs as to why the Armenian side was so eagerly
hiding the information about sending the official invitation, in the
event when there was a publication about it in the Turkish media. As
informed by our source, the presence of official Armenia in
ErdoÄ?an's inauguration, according to Nalbandyan, was a surprise
not only for Turkey but also in other attending countries. However,
the move by the Armenian side was quite positive and was highly
appreciated. Since there have been no official receptions, it was a
bit difficult for Edward Nalbandyan to convey Serge Sargsyan's
invitation.
However, Nalbandyan managed to inform ErdoÄ?an about the
original mission of his visit, which as presented by Nalbandyan, was
quite a surprise for the Turkish president. He did not even try to
hide it. After handing over the letter, the latter for a long time was
trying to read the Armenian text of the invitation but no
success. Edward Nalbandyan hinted that the English text is on the
opposite side. After reading, ErdoÄ?an has stretched his hand to
Edward Nalbandyan. During the handshake, the Turkish president,
turning to the foreign minister of Armenia, has said, you see that we
are friends, and you are saying¦ Edward Nalbandyan has noticed that
Mr. ErdoÄ?an has had various occasions for shaking hands with
the President of Armenia, but it had not stopped his in his future
statements.
After Nalbandyan-ErdoÄ?an one-on-one meeting for about half an
hour, the President of Turkey had asked Nalbandyan to convey his
greetings to the President of Armenia. Edward Nalbandyan had presented
details of the scandal at the Eurasian Economic Union's founding
session in Astana. Note that at this meeting, the President of
Kazakhstan recited the Azerbaijani President's letter and put a
precondition that Armenia should be a member of the Eurasian Economic
Union by the UN recognized borders, which do not include
Nagorno-Karabakh. Edward Nalbandyan told the MPs that when the
journalists left the hall, the President of Armenia had a tough
conversation with Nursultan Nazarbayev. As a result, according to the
foreign minister of Armenia, Nazarbayev had even asked Serzh
Sargsyan's forgiveness and stated that he will not do such moves in
the future.
In fact, Nalbandyan also told that Nursultan Nazarbayev, on the
occasion of ErdoÄ?an's inauguration in Turkey, was constantly
trying to have a separate meeting with ErdoÄ?an and to express
his loyalty to Turkey and Azerbaijan, to explain that being in the
membership of the CU, his country would push the interest of these
brotherly states forward, alas his efforts were in
vain. ErdoÄ?an did not accept Nazarbayev. There was even a
scandal during ErdoÄ?an's inauguration ceremony. Nazarbayev was
sitting in the chair intended for ErdoÄ?an's wife. Referring to
the Customs Union-related issues, Nalbandyan had said that if Armenia
had not chosen this path, it would appear in a similar situation as
Ukraine. Edward Nalbandyan has also said that Armenia is in constant
communication, even quite good relations with European officials, and
that the latter treat Armenia's choice with a full understanding, as
they clearly realize that economically, our country had no other
option at this point.
Nelly GRIGORYAN
Read more at: http://en.aravot.am/2014/09/06/166806/
September 6 2014
Scandal at ErdoÄ?an's inauguration ceremony
`Aravot' learned some details of yesterday's closed-door meeting
between the MPs and Armenia's Foreign Minister, Edward Nalbandyan,
during the sitting of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National
Assembly.
Note that MPs of all factions were invited to the meeting, but very
few MPs from opposition factions attended the meeting. In particular,
Aram Manukyan from ANC, Vahe Enfiajyan from PAP, Artsvik Minasyan from
ARF, the `Heritage' faction was represented by three MPs: the leader
of the faction Ruben Hakobyan, Secretary Tevan Poghosyan and Alexander
Arzumanyan. According to the information by `Aravot', Aram Manukyan
and Alexander Arzumanyan were quite active in asking questions to
Edward Nalbandyan.
According to our information, Edward Nalbandyan has told details about
his participation in inauguration ceremony of the President of Turkey,
Recep Tayyip ErdoÄ?an. In particular, the minister had informed
that the invitation by Turkey to the President of Armenia to attend
the inauguration of the President of Turkey was a very convenient
opportunity for the Armenian side to give an official appearance to
the public invitation made by Serzh Sargsyan to the President of
Turkey to visit Armenia on the 100th anniversary of Genocide. Since
there are no diplomatic relations between the two countries, it was
the best opportunity to convey the invitation, especially when after
Serzh Sargsyan's public invitation, the Turkish side hinted that it
would be better if it were made official.
`Aravot' failed to clarify whether Edward Nalbandyan had presented
explanations to the MPs as to why the Armenian side was so eagerly
hiding the information about sending the official invitation, in the
event when there was a publication about it in the Turkish media. As
informed by our source, the presence of official Armenia in
ErdoÄ?an's inauguration, according to Nalbandyan, was a surprise
not only for Turkey but also in other attending countries. However,
the move by the Armenian side was quite positive and was highly
appreciated. Since there have been no official receptions, it was a
bit difficult for Edward Nalbandyan to convey Serge Sargsyan's
invitation.
However, Nalbandyan managed to inform ErdoÄ?an about the
original mission of his visit, which as presented by Nalbandyan, was
quite a surprise for the Turkish president. He did not even try to
hide it. After handing over the letter, the latter for a long time was
trying to read the Armenian text of the invitation but no
success. Edward Nalbandyan hinted that the English text is on the
opposite side. After reading, ErdoÄ?an has stretched his hand to
Edward Nalbandyan. During the handshake, the Turkish president,
turning to the foreign minister of Armenia, has said, you see that we
are friends, and you are saying¦ Edward Nalbandyan has noticed that
Mr. ErdoÄ?an has had various occasions for shaking hands with
the President of Armenia, but it had not stopped his in his future
statements.
After Nalbandyan-ErdoÄ?an one-on-one meeting for about half an
hour, the President of Turkey had asked Nalbandyan to convey his
greetings to the President of Armenia. Edward Nalbandyan had presented
details of the scandal at the Eurasian Economic Union's founding
session in Astana. Note that at this meeting, the President of
Kazakhstan recited the Azerbaijani President's letter and put a
precondition that Armenia should be a member of the Eurasian Economic
Union by the UN recognized borders, which do not include
Nagorno-Karabakh. Edward Nalbandyan told the MPs that when the
journalists left the hall, the President of Armenia had a tough
conversation with Nursultan Nazarbayev. As a result, according to the
foreign minister of Armenia, Nazarbayev had even asked Serzh
Sargsyan's forgiveness and stated that he will not do such moves in
the future.
In fact, Nalbandyan also told that Nursultan Nazarbayev, on the
occasion of ErdoÄ?an's inauguration in Turkey, was constantly
trying to have a separate meeting with ErdoÄ?an and to express
his loyalty to Turkey and Azerbaijan, to explain that being in the
membership of the CU, his country would push the interest of these
brotherly states forward, alas his efforts were in
vain. ErdoÄ?an did not accept Nazarbayev. There was even a
scandal during ErdoÄ?an's inauguration ceremony. Nazarbayev was
sitting in the chair intended for ErdoÄ?an's wife. Referring to
the Customs Union-related issues, Nalbandyan had said that if Armenia
had not chosen this path, it would appear in a similar situation as
Ukraine. Edward Nalbandyan has also said that Armenia is in constant
communication, even quite good relations with European officials, and
that the latter treat Armenia's choice with a full understanding, as
they clearly realize that economically, our country had no other
option at this point.
Nelly GRIGORYAN
Read more at: http://en.aravot.am/2014/09/06/166806/