In the Issue of the Azerbaijani Film Festival in Yerevan, Babukhanyan Only Against the Brits

“Are you the British Council’s attorney?” asked leader of the Armenian political party Constitutional Rights Union Hayk Babukhanyan in response to a question by Epress.am, asking whether he was aware that the British Council is neither sponsoring nor participating in the Azerbaijani film festival in Yerevan.

Recall that speaking to journalists earlier today, Babukhanyan had suggested prohibiting “the British Council’s activities [in Armenia], which supports holding the festival.”

Epress.am informed the politician that it is in fact the US Embassy in Armenia that is the sponsor of the event; however, Babukhanyan continued to insist that he demands “the activities of the British people and the British Council be ceased.”

Asked whether he is perhaps suggesting to prohibit the activities of the US Embassy in Armenia, Babukhanyan responded: “I didn’t say such a thing.”