SAMAD SEYIDOV: "CE STATEMENT ON ARMENIA CAUSES DAMAGE TO ITS POSITION"

Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
April 25 2008

Baku. Elbrus Seyfullayev -APA. "I recommend everybody to read first
sentence of the statement of the Council of Europe on Armenia. Then
everything will be made clear.

The statement covers that elections have been held in Armenia
coinciding with European standards. Which European standards can
we talk about there after such injustice? "Samad Seyidov, head of
Azerbaijani delegation to PACE said, APA reports.

To him, without reports of Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives,
there were 4 representatives speaking about the ongoing developments
in Armenia. "Which recommendation will be there after it? We have
been constructive in relations with the Council of Europe every
time. Azerbaijan is given much recommendation, but opposite side’s
ongoing developments have not been taken into account and this does
not positively influence to the development of democracy. On the
other hand, this cause damage to position of the Council of Europe",
he said. Seyidov noted that recommendation of the CE Committee of
Ministers would be considered and proper measures would be taken on it.

"Each issue will be considered within law. I am sure that Azerbaijan
will be ready for June session", he said.