I AM VISITING THE SOUTH CAUCASUS BECAUSE IT IS ONE OF THE MOST SENSITIVE REGIONS OF EUROPE, PACE PRESIDENT SAYS

YEREVAN, AUGUST 17, NOYAN TAPAN. “I am visiting the South Caucasus
because it is one of the most sensitive regions of Europe, and the
countries of this region are members of the Council of Europe.” The
Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) President Rene van der
Linden stated this in an exclusive interview to Radio Liberty on the
eve of his visit to the South Caucasian region – August 17. According
to him, some important events will soon take place in the region,
particularly the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan in
November. He expressed a desire to have an open talk about the Council
of Europe memeber states’ obligations and commitments towards the
CE. In connection with Armenia, PACE President underlined the necessity
for achieving a peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict, holding
only free and fair elections in Armenia in the future, and having a
well-organized opposition in the country. In Rene van der Linden’s
words, it is also necessary that all the proposals and requirements
of the Council of Europe be accepted and fulfiled, since in this way
Armenia will show to the international community that it belongs to
modern Europe.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress