SWISS FM: ARMENIAN CEMETERY DEMOLITION IN NACHICHEVAN SHOULD BE CONDEMNED
Yerkir
12.06.2006 14:57
YEREVAN (YERKIR) – “During my latest visit to Azerbaijan I stressed
the importance of maintenance of cultural heritage. We condemn the
demolition of the Armenian cemetery in Old Djulfa in Nakhichevan by
an order of the Azeri authorities,” Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline
Calmy-Rey stated at a news conference in Yerevan.
In her words, Switzerland has appealed to UNESCO on the issue and the
PACE Committee on Protection of Cultural Heritage will pay a visit
to the site in September.
“Armenia and Switzerland have a different history but our cultures
have much in common. The Armenian community of Switzerland carries
out a great deal of work to familiarize the Swiss with the Armenian
culture and traditions,” underscored Ms. Calmy-Rey.