Terry Davis's statements may impede Armenian-Azeri dialogueJune 29, 2007 - 18:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The post occupied by Terry Davis, in our opinion, should oblige him to avoid prejudice. However, we once again witness the opposite and express regret over the fact," NKR National Assembly Speaker Ashot Ghulian said when commenting on CoE Secretary General Terry Davis's statement that the international community will not recognize the forthcoming presidential election in NKR. Terry Davis's opinion is characteristic for conservative political circles in Europe, which do not perceive positive developments of world politics. Statements of the kind are destructive, since they tell on the public opinion and hamper establishment of a dialogue between the Armenian and Azeri people and establishment of neighborly relations. "Confirming independence via a national referendum December 10, 1991 the NKR people took up the line of a democratic and jural state. I would like to remind that election is the form of direct expression of people's will and the highest demonstration of democracy. Development of democratic institutes proceeds from the interests of the NKR people and the level of this development is not, fortunately, determined by Terry Davis's subjective opinion. Elections held in the Nagorno Karabakh republic could be exemplary for the other states where change of power is exercised contrary to international criteria. Some representatives of international organizations seem to be disinterested in positive processes in the region. I would not like to think that they prefer chaos and lawlessness," the NKR NA Speaker said. Statements of the kind are incapable to stop democratization processes, according to him. "With adopting the Constitution December 10, 2006 our people proved adherence to democratic development. Those who are skeptic about our elections may visit NKR as observers and form their own opinion on the outcomes. I think before making virtual assessments, one should just once participate in such elections," Ashot Ghulian said, the NKR MFA press office reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |