YEREVAN. – The European Union (EU) will support the activities of the NGOs in Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea, who is Head of the Delegation of the EU to Armenia, told Armenian News-NEWS.am. 

Ambassador Hristea stated the aforesaid reflecting on the recent statement by Russian Ambassador to Armenia Ivan Volinkin.

Volinkin 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, several Armenia-based NGOs had accused him of interfering in the internal affairs and violating the Constitution of Armenia.