SERZH SARGSYAN: RUSSEL JONSTON HAS MADE MUCH CONTRIBUTION TO SPREADING OF VALUES OF COUNCIL OF EUROPE

Noyan Tapan

Ju ly 31, 2008

YEREVAN, JULY 31, NOYAN TAPAN. On the occasion of the death of PACE
deputy, former PACE President lord Russel Jonston, RA President Serzh
Sargsyan sent a letter of condolence to Council of Europe Secretary
General Terry Davis and PACE President Luis Maria de Puig.

The letter provided to Noyan Tapan by the RA President’s Press
Office read:

"Dear gentlemen,

I perceived with deep mourning the untimely death of former PACE
President lord Russel Jonston. During his activity lord Jonston has
always kept his high reputation of a wise politician and human rights
defender and has made much contribution to spreading of values of
the Council of Europe. He has much contribution to reconciliation of
peoples separated by conflicts and to searching ways of peace. His
devotion will continue inspiring all politicians assuming that high
mission.

Please, accept my deep condolences, as well as convey my deep sympathy
to lord Russel Jonston’s family."