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Armenia is considering several ways of legal actions: Artak Zakaryan
13:23, 22 September, 2012
YYEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 22, ARMENPRESS: Armenia's National Assembly
Standing Committee head on Foreign Affairs Artak Zakarian responded
to the letter sent by Hungarian prestigious ATV News Channel atv.hu
internet site News Channel . Armenpress presents the interview:
First of all, please comment us, what is your opinion on Hungarian
Foreign Minister's latest letter, where he argues, that the transfer
of Ramil Sahib Safarov to Azerbaijan was not aimed against Armenia and
it CANNOT be considered as an insult to the Armenian people. In this
letter he added that the transfer of Safarov was ''in line with
effective international regulations''and Hungary's practice in similar
cases. Martonyi insisted that the transaction had been ''purely of a
legal nature.
''Honourable Mr. Molnar, I would like thank you for the interview
request on such a sensitive topic not only in Hungary and Armenia, but
matter of concern for the whole international community. Unfortunately
what happened on the last day of the summer as a result of a disgceful
secret deal of authorities of Hungarian and Azerbaijani authorities,
you see yourself what kind of unpleasant surprise was made for the
civilised world. In democratic countries you can never meet such a
hoorible glorification a murderer. From the legal point of view the
trasnfer might be in accordance of international regulations, but
Hungarian authorities had also a responsibility not to do that under
their promises to Armenia. As it was revelaed later, Prime Minister
Orban - the troublemaker knew in advance that Safarov was going to be
released and glorified. And what he got? Condemning statments,
criticisim of international community and one prove that he is not a
reliable partner, his step caused anger not only in Armenia and
Hungary, but all over the world, he caused suspension of relations
with Armenia, a country sons of which fought and lost their lives for
Hungary. Martonyi's statnce could not be different from PM's one. But
the reality is different.
His comments seem to contradict the PM's stance, though, since Viktor
Orban said this week (on Tuesday) that he himself had made the
decision to hand over the Azeri axe murderer to his native Azerbaijan,
and the ensuring events had NOT been UNexpected. Orban told a press
conference that `nothing happened after our decision we did NOT
expect.'
That is what I'm saying. PM Orban admitted he knew what was going
to happen and, never the less, they did it, and are sharing their part
of responsability. The worst thing is that Hungarian government
violated and trampled the decision of judicial power by setting a
brutal murderer free.
Also, the Armenian lobby is one of the most powerful lobbies in the
United States. There are Hungarian experts who say, this can affect
and affect seriously the American-Hungarian relations, since the
Armenians are more active in the US. Do you think, or do you see it a
real possibility, that they would start a campaign against Hungary to
revenge the Safarov case?
Under Prime Minister Orban, Hungary had and has serious problems with
the civilized world, its own allies, and this step is another one that
is witnessing the unadequate behavior of PM Orban the troublemaker As
for the the Hungarian - American relations, I'm not in a position to
comment on them, but certainly the strong condemning messages form
President Obama and State department that came up on the same day are
speaking for theirselves. By this step Hungarian Government had
contitributed to the destructive efforts of Azerbaijani authorities,
aimed at the harming and impeding the efforts of OSCE Minsk Group
Co-chair countries (US, Russia and France) on the peaceful resolution
of conflict between Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh. And this
destructive approach must have consequences for these who initiated
and perpetrated it.
And the last, but probably the most important question: by the
comments of our MFA and PM it seems Hungary is `not prepared' to
apologize the Armenian people. Do you believe the conflict between our
two nations can quit down without a formal apology from our side?
For centuries Armenian people had warmest feelings towards Hungary
and its people, which give a shelter became second home for number of
my compatriots, who fleed form the Genocide in the beginning of 20th
century, as I told earlier number of Armenians were prominent figures
in Hungary, and now Armenian Diaspora is contributing to the
development of Hungary. After this outrageous act, Armenian Embassy
received thousand support and regret letters from Hungarians, and we
appreciate that very much. I believe that sooner or later we will
reestablish full fledge relations, but better sooner than later, but
for this we expect concrete steps from the Hungarian Government in
order to rebuild trust, which was lost after shameful step Hungarian
PM. Apology could be one of those steps.
Do you have any new legal, political steps in your mind to confront
Budapest's decision?
We are considering several ways of legal actions, and after careful
examination, I guess Armenian side will initiate them.
13:23, 22 September, 2012
YYEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 22, ARMENPRESS: Armenia's National Assembly
Standing Committee head on Foreign Affairs Artak Zakarian responded
to the letter sent by Hungarian prestigious ATV News Channel atv.hu
internet site News Channel . Armenpress presents the interview:
First of all, please comment us, what is your opinion on Hungarian
Foreign Minister's latest letter, where he argues, that the transfer
of Ramil Sahib Safarov to Azerbaijan was not aimed against Armenia and
it CANNOT be considered as an insult to the Armenian people. In this
letter he added that the transfer of Safarov was ''in line with
effective international regulations''and Hungary's practice in similar
cases. Martonyi insisted that the transaction had been ''purely of a
legal nature.
''Honourable Mr. Molnar, I would like thank you for the interview
request on such a sensitive topic not only in Hungary and Armenia, but
matter of concern for the whole international community. Unfortunately
what happened on the last day of the summer as a result of a disgceful
secret deal of authorities of Hungarian and Azerbaijani authorities,
you see yourself what kind of unpleasant surprise was made for the
civilised world. In democratic countries you can never meet such a
hoorible glorification a murderer. From the legal point of view the
trasnfer might be in accordance of international regulations, but
Hungarian authorities had also a responsibility not to do that under
their promises to Armenia. As it was revelaed later, Prime Minister
Orban - the troublemaker knew in advance that Safarov was going to be
released and glorified. And what he got? Condemning statments,
criticisim of international community and one prove that he is not a
reliable partner, his step caused anger not only in Armenia and
Hungary, but all over the world, he caused suspension of relations
with Armenia, a country sons of which fought and lost their lives for
Hungary. Martonyi's statnce could not be different from PM's one. But
the reality is different.
His comments seem to contradict the PM's stance, though, since Viktor
Orban said this week (on Tuesday) that he himself had made the
decision to hand over the Azeri axe murderer to his native Azerbaijan,
and the ensuring events had NOT been UNexpected. Orban told a press
conference that `nothing happened after our decision we did NOT
expect.'
That is what I'm saying. PM Orban admitted he knew what was going
to happen and, never the less, they did it, and are sharing their part
of responsability. The worst thing is that Hungarian government
violated and trampled the decision of judicial power by setting a
brutal murderer free.
Also, the Armenian lobby is one of the most powerful lobbies in the
United States. There are Hungarian experts who say, this can affect
and affect seriously the American-Hungarian relations, since the
Armenians are more active in the US. Do you think, or do you see it a
real possibility, that they would start a campaign against Hungary to
revenge the Safarov case?
Under Prime Minister Orban, Hungary had and has serious problems with
the civilized world, its own allies, and this step is another one that
is witnessing the unadequate behavior of PM Orban the troublemaker As
for the the Hungarian - American relations, I'm not in a position to
comment on them, but certainly the strong condemning messages form
President Obama and State department that came up on the same day are
speaking for theirselves. By this step Hungarian Government had
contitributed to the destructive efforts of Azerbaijani authorities,
aimed at the harming and impeding the efforts of OSCE Minsk Group
Co-chair countries (US, Russia and France) on the peaceful resolution
of conflict between Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh. And this
destructive approach must have consequences for these who initiated
and perpetrated it.
And the last, but probably the most important question: by the
comments of our MFA and PM it seems Hungary is `not prepared' to
apologize the Armenian people. Do you believe the conflict between our
two nations can quit down without a formal apology from our side?
For centuries Armenian people had warmest feelings towards Hungary
and its people, which give a shelter became second home for number of
my compatriots, who fleed form the Genocide in the beginning of 20th
century, as I told earlier number of Armenians were prominent figures
in Hungary, and now Armenian Diaspora is contributing to the
development of Hungary. After this outrageous act, Armenian Embassy
received thousand support and regret letters from Hungarians, and we
appreciate that very much. I believe that sooner or later we will
reestablish full fledge relations, but better sooner than later, but
for this we expect concrete steps from the Hungarian Government in
order to rebuild trust, which was lost after shameful step Hungarian
PM. Apology could be one of those steps.
Do you have any new legal, political steps in your mind to confront
Budapest's decision?
We are considering several ways of legal actions, and after careful
examination, I guess Armenian side will initiate them.