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“The franc from the Migros-Schoggistängeli can flow directly into war,” says Müller-Altermatt, CVP’s national adviser. He criticizes the cooperation of the wholesaler with the oil company Socar, affiliated with the regime. Image: keystone / facebook.com
“What Socar, a partner of Migros, publishes is propaganda of war and hatred against Armenia”
Migros’ partner and gas station operator Socar is spreading war propaganda in the Karabakh conflict. The Armenian diaspora in Switzerland is shocked. A CVP national council demands that Migros end the cooperation. The main distributor himself reacts evasively.
The operator of the Socar gas station is spreading war propaganda on social media. The Azerbaijani oil multinational is interfering in the conflict with Armenia over Nagorni Karabakh. New clashes broke out in the mountainous region at the end of September and the situation does not seem to calm down for the moment. The explosive: Socar is an important partner of Migros.
The cooperation between the Migros subsidiary Migrolino and Socar has existed since 2012. At that time, the state oil and gas company took over the Esso Switzerland service station network and thus 170 service station stores. service. More than 60 of these stations now sell Migros items.
Criticism on Twitter
Even then, Migros was criticized for the collaboration. Human rights organizations accused Socar of his proximity to the Azerbaijani regime and condemned the country for ignoring human rights. With the conflict over Nagorni Karabakh, the accusations now come alive again. CVP national adviser Stefan Müller-Altermatt demands a statement from Migros on Twitter.
“The franc from the Migros-Schoggistängeli can flow directly into war and that shouldn’t be,” Müller-Altermatt told Watson. Soca Energy Switzerland is 100% owned by Socar Azerbaijan, which in turn is owned by the state. Not that Migros has such an association.
The Armenian diaspora in Switzerland is also shocked. “What Socar posts on his official Facebook page is nothing more than propaganda of war and hatred against Armenia,” says Sarkis Shahinian. He is honorary president of the Swiss-Armenian Society (GSA) and general secretary of the Swiss-Armenian Parliamentary Group.
On Socar’s Facebook page there are photos of the army and a current video calling on people to fight against Armenia. Image: facebook.com
Terminate contracts immediately
National Councilor Müller-Altermatt is of the opinion that the contracts with Socar should be terminated. If not immediately, definitely in the medium term. “Migros has to make sure that no money from Swiss customers goes to war,” Müller-Altermatt said.
Migros reacted cautiously to Watson’s request. “Of course, Migros only makes contracts that take into account national and international laws.” The wholesaler does not explain what is meant by this. Not even if Migros is doing something and what the propaganda posts mean for the association with Socar.
Threat against Migros
For its part, the Swiss-Armenian Society (GSA) has clear answers to these questions. It demands immediate action from Migros. The company will soon launch a media campaign against Socar, as announced by the honorary president Shahinian. Migros is expected to distance itself from Socar and all Azerbaijani companies. “If not, Migros must know that we are not sparing words towards them either. Migros is also the target of our campaign. “
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