AZERBAIJAN IS CONCERNED THAT MORNINGSTAR IS INTERESTED IN ARMENIAN CEMETERY IN OLD JUGHA
ARMENPRESS
18 June, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, JUNE 18, ARMENPRESS: Candidate for the post of ambassador
of USA to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar during the hearings in the
foreign affairs committee of US Senate declared that in case of his
appointment in the post of ambassador one of his first works would
be the visit to Armenian cemetery of Old Jugha which was destroyed
by Azerbaijanis. Azerbaijani authorities became concerned about this
declaration. “I will do my best to visit Armenian cemetery of Old
Jugha. Such insult towards dead people is not acceptable” he had said.
Armenpress reports citing “Azadlg” newspaper that the fact that
Morningstar speaks about the destroying of Armenian cemetery before
being appointed made Azerbaijani authorities to be concerned.
Azerbaijani Parliament deputy Zahid Orudz expressed opinion that
Azerbaijan must implement diplomatic steps towards that direction.
“Morningstar’s words caused anxiety and dissatisfaction in Baku. We
can not be satisfied with the appointment of an ambassador with such
intentions. The ambassador’s speech with such arguments can worsen
the relations in future. Morningstar’s wish to search Armenian traces
is unacceptable” mentioned Azerbaijani deputy.
From: Baghdasarian