CE: Armenians' claims as if Azerbaijanis destroy their graveyards sound unpleasant

As APA reports, the visit will be paid in the framework of the preparation for the Kyiv Initiative- comprehensive follow-up of the STAGE (Support for Transition in the arts and culture in the greater Europe) project which ended in 2005-intends to contribute through action and policies in culture and heritage to democratic development and dialogue in, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

The current project will be over in 2006. The Council of Europe will continue cooperation in culture with the South Caucasus countries in the format of the Kyiv Initiative from 2007. The project is being prepared now. Mr.Ronkoni told that the program was very effective and satisfied with Azerbaijan’s active participation in the program.

Ronkoni also commented on Armenians' claims on the alleged destruction of their graveyards by Azerbaijanis, "Such statements are unpleasant. I and other Council of Europe structures have not been informed about that. So, it is important to often visit the region in order to control the issue. Both sides should refrain from making such unfounded statements. I don't want to express final opinion regarding this issue. But I must say that during my stay in Baku I did not witness any negative nuances while visiting the graveyards of nations with other religious."