MEPs dub Azeri president as “mafia boss” over Safarov releaseSeptember 13, 2012 - 20:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Members of European Parliament voted on adoption of a previously debated resolution on Hungary-extradited Azeri criminal Ramil Safarov convicted for murdering Armenian officer Gurgen Margaryan in Budapest. The MEPs involved in the debate slammed Azerbaijan and Hungary, calling Safarov’s pardon and heroization unprecedented, unacceptable and shocking for the whole civilized world. As they noted, Azeri President Ilham Aliyev behaved like a “mafia boss,” his actions proving that killing an Armenian is a sure way to be hailed a hero in Azerbaijan. The MEPs urged Baku to provide guarantees that a due punishment will be given to Safarov. Hungary was admonished for the lack of attention in negotiating Safarov extradition with Baku. Parliament members were understanding of Yerevan’s suspending ties with Budapest. Some, however, noted that Armenia’s harsh response may harm Karabakh conflict settlement efforts. The MEPs further suggested deeper involvement of the European Parliament in Karabakh issue, also stressing the necessity of intensifying peace talks. The debates were followed by a resolution on Safarov’s extradition and pardon. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. |