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    A1 Plus | 16:32:42 | 17-09-2004 | Politics | author: Lena Badeyan |

    A1+ STILL MENACING THE ARMENIAN AUTHORITIES

    PACE N 1374 resolution in April set strict demands to Armenia. "A1+" TV
    Company problem was particularly stated in the resolution. At the sitting of
    PACE Monitoring Commission in Paris where implementation of Armenia's
    commitments was discussed, at attempt was made to relax the requirements to
    Armenia and to remove "A1+" issue out of discussion.




    Q: Armenia's delegation member in PACE Shavarsh Kocharyan having partaken in
    the sitting in Paris is answering our questions.

    A: In fact, an attempt was made to connect solution to "A1+" problem with
    change of the members for TV and Radio National Committee. And that could
    mean foiling of "A1+" issue. It is senseless to wait until the staff is
    changed. It was a success that those 2 issues weren't combined - "A1+" and
    change of Committee members.




    Q: Actually, does "A1+" problem remain actual and is it stated in a special
    plank of the report?

    A: Naturally, it is. The document again mentions "A1+" problem. It is not a
    final resolution. The final one will be in January. Thankfully the attempt
    to take "A1+" issue out of agenda failed.




    Q: How is the point regarding "A1+" phrased in the official paper?

    A: I will give the wording to you later. There were 2 suggestions concerning
    the issue, mine and the one by a Ukrainian MP. In fact, we joined our
    suggestions and reached the point that Commission voted for our joint
    proposal.




    Q: What will be if "A1+" problem is not settled by January resolution?

    A: Unfortunately, PACE has no key factors. Abeyance of the delegation
    commissions is the only one. There is no other instrument, except the
    uninterrupted mentioning of the problem. In general, Strasburg Court is more
    essential. If there is a proper decision of Strasburg Court, it means the
    decision must be fulfilled.




    Q: In one of the interviews Tigran Torosyan said that Jaskernia had thanked
    the Armenian Authorities for cooperation. Opposition wasn't mentioned. Didn'
    t you cooperate with Mr. Jaskernia?

    A: No, Jaskernia stated that Opposition had allowed him information, too.
    Opposition has given much more information than Authorities.
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