Jerzy Buzek: “EP not to recognize Karabakh as entity”
March 1 is an open wound for Armenia, President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek told a press conference in Yerevan on Wednesday.
He told journalists that he had discussed the issue thoroughly with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Parliament Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan, who, according to the EP President , were most honest and sincere during the talk.
The Armenian leadership assured Jerzy Buzek that the investigation has got fresh impetus and promised to do their utmost to disclose the ten murders of the March 2008 tragic clashes.
"Your authorities said in December they were ready to change many things in the country. Let us believe them," said Buzek.
The EP President welcomed the release of some opposition activists arrested in the aftermath of the March 1, 2008, tragic events and hopes that all the activists will be released in the near future.
"The European Parliament focuses on a number of vital issues, including democracy, human rights, market relations. Any reform in this direction stems from the interests of Armenia," said Jerzy Buzek, at the same time hailing the democratic developments in Armenia and the cooperation with the European Union.
Regarding the Karabakh conflict, the EP President said the EP will not recognize Nagorno Karabakh as an entity.
"We always speak about integrity of countries. But at the same time we cannot forget the needs and rights of ordinary people," said Buzek.
"Life is the most important value for man," he said adding that the EP is ready to hold out a helping hand to Artsakh and its people.
