“As you know, those people have a rather serious role in the team of the leading Republican party, we know, that Serzh Sargsyan made statements, if RPA wins in the upcoming elections, Karen Karapetyan will continue heading the Government. There are other serious actors as well, from which I’d like to state Gagik Tsarukyan, who has serious business ties with Russia.”
The United States urged Turkey to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms. During a daily press briefing at the State Department, the reporter said currently there are over 150 journalists in jail in Turkey, pressures are exerted on the opposition, and Turkey is going to a referendum under such circumstances.
Bulgarian authorities have recalled their Ambassador to Turkey for consultations, the Bulgarian MFA said. Official Sofia expressed its complaint over the fact that Turkey wants to interfere in Bulgaria’s domestic affairs.
On March 15-16 the Artsakh Ombudsman presented his concerns in the field of human rights to Congressmen David Valadao, Adam Schiff (California) and Jim McGovern (Massachusetts).
Thus, he believes, the Russian side will attempt to mitigate discontent of the Armenian side, by providing some “compensation”. As for Belarus, he considers currently Russia-Belarus relations are in serious crisis within EEU, against the background of which NK conflict and the issue of Armenian candidate isn’t even noticed by Belarus and won’t create obstacles.
According to the Minister, it’s planned that the graduates of Monte Melkonyan school will be sent to the best military academies in Russia, China, Italy, France, Germany, Greece and other countries to continue their education.
