  French journalist gets finger wag over question to Armenian President? November 26, 2012 - 19:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 14, in the framework of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s visit to Lyon a diplomatic incident occurred during an interview with the journalist of France 3 Rhône-Alpes television Olivier Michel, Paris-based independent journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net As on-line French newspaper "La Tribune de Lyon" reported, the Armenian president disliked the journalist’s questions about the corruption in Armenia and official Yerevan’s support to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. “After the interview, I was called out by the Armenian translator, and one of the ministers [accompanying the president] threatened me with the finger ", said the journalist. Partner news  Top stories Davutoglu said he accepted Armenia’s invitation to attend a meeting of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation in Yerevan on Dec 12. The parties agreed to continue discussions in near future, with OSCE MG co-chairs announcing plans to visit the region in near future. Only 2% of those polled called Georgia a friendly country; the latter was characterized as unfriendly by 47%. The reconstruction was made possible through the efforts of Sourp Kevork Armenian charity union and Defense Minister’s assistance.   Partner news |  Latest news Minister says Russia expects 520 mln tons oil output in 2013  “This year we expect oil [output] to be about 520 mln tons, despite setting a goal of pumping between 505 to 510 mln tons,” Novak said.Iran's president defends interim nuclear deal "We need domestic unanimity and consensus to reach our goals. So, we should increase our tolerance," Rouhani said.UN Inspectors to visit Iran nuclear plant Iran agreed last month with the IAEA to allow expanded UN monitoring at the country's nuclear sites, including the Arak facility.Oscar winner Charlize Theron joins stellar cast of "The ExpendaBelles" The A-list actress will next star in Seth MacFarlane's comedy western "A Million Ways to Die in the West." |
