Armenia's Parliament Deputy Speaker meets German journalists.

Deputy Speaker of National Assembly Eduard Sharmazanov received German journalists Richard Kisler and Knut Teske, who have arrived in Armenia to get acquainted with the position of the Armenian party on Nagorno Karabakh (NK) conflict settlement, the causes of the conflict, the possible ways of its solution, the social and economic and political situation of the country.

As press service of National Assembly of Armenia informed, Sharmazanov expressed gratification that for understanding and covering the current issues, the German journalists have visited the region personally in contrast to those who make illusory judgments about the things they do not know.

He expressed hope that after the visit to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh they will make full idea of NK conflict, its causes and posilble solutions, as both Armenia and Artsakh are ready to extend open and healthy discussions and express frank positions. Only the honorable journalists for their part should take responsibility to present the facts impartially.

The German journalists said last year they visited Azerbaijan, now they are in Armenia, and tomorrow will leave for Nagorno Karabakh to make full idea of the current situation. They write for famous German newspapers and conduct internet forums. And the goal is that the Germans understand why NK conflict is difficult to resolve. According to them, the significance of this region is big for Europe and the conflict situation – explosive.

Simultaneously they understand Armenia has "difficult" neighbors, but they think it is possible to disseminate mutual trust through economic cooperation. According to them the Azerbaijani have stood up for economic cooperation.

Eduard Sharmazanov said the contradiction of speech and deed is typical of Azerbaijan. They "play policy", while he will speak with facts. The Deputy Speaker said Europeans perfectly know that tolerance is inseparable part of democracy. Is it possible to cooperate with a head of country, who propagates racism, and threats to take Artsakh by use of force? Supporting the peaceful settlement of the conflict, Armenia proposes the way of compromise.

In answer to German journalists' question what must be done if Azerbaijan does not recognize the independence of Karabakh, Sharmazanov said: "Karabakh has already gained independence, it is not Azerbaijan that must recognize the independence of Karabakh but international community, which the latter has done in a number of cases."

During the meeting the parties referred to Armenian-Turkish relations, Armenian Genocide and issues related to its recognition.

The German journalists expressed gratitude to Eduard Sharmazanov for sincerity, and the latter assured that after the visit to NK they will make full idea of the issue. "In that newly independent country you will see a mature generation with free way of thinking, who have not seen and do not want to know what the Azerbaijani leadership means. They always look forward and move forward," said Mr. Sharmazanov.