26/02/2015 20:50
Armenian agriculture minister apologizes for inappropriate comparison
Armenian Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan received today a group of protesters demanding an apology for the remark the minister made earlier regarding young women.
The minister expressed regret at having insulted young women unwittingly. He offered an apology, Aysor.am was informed by Ani Smbatyan, a spokeswoman for Agriculture Ministry.
During a consultation held in Armenia’s Shirak province yesterday, on February 25, Sergo Karapetyan compared potato to a girl of marriageable age, noting that potatoes, too, should not be stored long, but should be given to the first person who makes an offer of marriage.
The statement of Sergo Karapetyan drew a wide response. A group of activists staged a protest today outside the Armenian government. They demanded that the minister apologize to all young girls for his inappropriate comparison.