General Secretary of The Assyrian Universal Alliance and member of the Iranian parliament in Tehran representing Assyrians, Mr Younathan Betkolia told SBS on an exclusive interview that he never mentioned or spoke on behalf of the Assyrian Universal Alliance as it was reported in an article published by Sputnik International. Mr Betkolia says the article that says he speaks on behalf of the AUA was published in Pakistan.

He said "the declaration made to Putnik International was made on the name of five parliamentarian representing minorities in the Iranian parliament and non of us had spoken about his party, nation or any affiliated organisation".

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