CoE TO INVESTIGATE FACT OF ARMENIAN FLAG DISAPPEARANCE

In view of the disappearance of the Armenian flag from the area of the Council of Europe building, Armenian Foreign Ministry has addressed a note of protest to the Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis, Director of the Council of Europe Secretary General’s Personal Office Jan-Lois Loran and Head of the Secretariat of the Committee of Ministers Leonardo Davis, RA MFA press center reported. Armenia’s permanent representation in the Council of Europe was informed the Council of Europe Security Services will do their best to put the Armenian flag in its place as soon as possible. As for the investigation, the Council of Europe Secretary General’s Personal Office stated that negotiations with the French police responsible for the security of the building and the territory adjacent to it have been already held. To remind, On July 30 evening the Armenian flag and nameboard disappeared form the area of the Council of Europe building. Armenia’s permanent representation in the Council of Europe immediately informed the Council of Europe Security Services and demanded to put the Armenian flag in its place. At present the Armenian flag is hanging in its place. The Armenian Foreign Ministry has addressed a note of protest to the Council of Europe General Secretariat condemning the incident and demanded to find out the circumstances and carry out relevant measures. “Armenian Foreign Affairs Ministry resolutely protests against the incident and demands to implement necessary steps for preventing vandalism against the national symbols of the Council of Europe member countries,” the note says