US Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Matthew Bryza was denied entry into Djulfa Thursday.
Citing the US Embassy in Baku, Asbarez.com reported that Bryza intended to visit the desecrated historic Armenian monuments there.
The ambassador’s request to visit Djulfa was denied. But authorities in Nakhchivan did discuss the Djulfa Khachkars in detail with Ambassador Bryza and pledged to work with him to facilitate a visit to the Djulfa cemetery in coming months, said a press release issued by the embassy.
“As I pledged to do in Washington before arriving as Ambassador, I traveled to Nakhchivan to investigate what happened in Djulfa. As I said at the time the cemetery destruction was reported, the desecration of cultural sites – especially a cemetery – is a tragedy, which we deplore, regardless of where it happens. The United States continues to call on all parties to respect such sites and collaborate on their preservation,” said Ambassador Bryza.
Armenian News
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