March 7, 2008 - 14:30 AMT
RA authorities but not European diplomats responsible for Armenia's stability and security
"The Armenian authorities but not representatives of European structures are responsible for republic's stability and security," RA President's spokesman Victor Soghomonyan told a briefing in Yerevan.

"EU Envoy for the South Caucasus, Mr Peter Semneby's call for soonest lift of the emergency rule is the wish of the European Union. The state of emergency will be lifted when order and tranquility are established in the republic," he said, adding that presently the situation is controlled by the authorities.

"I am surprised at those international non-governmental organizations, which assess the events in Armenia basing on meetings in a café or phone conversations. Assessments of the kind can damage the image of these organizations, many of which do not have event a diplomatic representation in Armenia," Mr Soghomonyan said.