Armenian Defense Minister Described As A "Lie" All The Statements, M

ARMENIAN DEFENSE MINISTER DESCRIBED AS A "LIE" ALL THE STATEMENTS, MADE ON BEHALF OF HIS DEPUTIES IN THE COURSE OF THE RECENT FEW DAYS

Mediamax
February 23, 2008

Yerevan /Mediamax/. Armenian Defense Minister Mikhael Harutiunian
described today as a "lie" all the statements, made on behalf of his
deputies in the course of the recent few days.

Mediamax reports that, answering the questions of the journalists
today after the ceremony of placing wreaths on the Eternal Fire in
Yerevan Victory Park, Mikhael Harutiunian stated:

"All the deputies of the Armenian Defense Minister are fulfilling
their responsibilities, and the ones, who make statements on behalf
of the deputies, will bear the responsibility for their word according
to the law".

The Minister stressed that no one has the right to make statements on
behalf of the Army and the "Yerkrapah" Union of volunteer home guards.

Mikhael Harutiunian stated that "Army has its own responsibilities,
and it does not get involved in politics".