YEREVAN. – The NGOs do not represent a problem in themselves. On the contrary, they help to solve problems, German Ambassador to Armenia Reiner Morell told Armenian News-NEWS.am.  

In his words, the NGOs cannot create problems if they function within the limits of the law.

“This is a normal situation,” the ambassador stressed.  

Russian Ambassador to Armenia Ivan Volinkin recently had spoken with Russian-Armenian newspaper Noev Kovcheg.

“I am convinced that Russia should be more active in asserting its presence in the information field here in Armenia. But other methods are also apparently needed for neutralizing those NGOs in Armenia that want to drive a wedge into Russian-Armenian relations. Incidentally, Russia has enacted a law that regulates the work of NGOs in a very concrete manner. Ultimately, it is apparent that those who aim their actions against the Russian-Armenian friendship, do not wish the best for Russia and Armenia,” the Russian diplomat had specifically stated.  

Following this statement by Ambassador Volinkin, some NGOs accused him of interfering in the internal affairs of Armenia.