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ARF-D SHARES KOCHARYAN'S CONCERNS AND FEARS
A1Plus.am
06:05 pm | May 13, 2011
ARF-Dashnaktsutyun (ARF-D) is not going to comment on any interview,
including that of Robert Kocharyan [Armenia's second President], ARF-D
Secretary Artyusha Shahbazyan said during today's parliament briefing.
In his interview with Mediamax Agency, Kocahryan said ARD-D's stance on
the possible dialogue between the authorities and opposition coincides
with his opinion.
"It is still unclear whether the sides started a dialogue to conclude a
deal or they pursue national interests. Obviously, Levon Ter-Petrosyan
[leader of the Armenian National Congress] feels responsible before
his teammates for the ten victims of March 1, 2008 and for the people
imprisoned after the clashes. It won't be a great problem if the
Congress gets seats in the parliament but we are deeply concerned that
talks will include other issues, in particular, the Armenian-Turkish
relations. We are concerned that the Armenian-Turkish normalization
might become a subject of political gambling between the authorities
and opposition," said the ARF-D representative.
Artyusha Shahbazyan noted that they supported the programs of the
second president and were even involved in their final elaboration. At
the same time, he did not rule out that the dialogue between the
current authorities and opposition was initiated by a third force.
Asked what the dialogue will give to the sides, the ARF-D Secretary
said, "It will cleanse the political field ahead of the parliamentary
elections. When they say that the dialogue is promoted by a third force
[international organizations], we should not forget that they pursue
their personal interests in Armenia and are not going to help us for
our beautiful eyes."
Head of Republican faction Galust Sahakyan promised to comment on
the dialogue in the future.
"Today, the Armenian National Congress is trying to find "masters"
abroad. This creates a favorable situation for us, since the Congress
is forced to return to the political field after not finding "masters,"
said. Sahakyan.
According to the Republican representative, the current authorities,
in particular the Republican Party, are responsible for any actions
and phenomena in the country.
A1Plus.am
06:05 pm | May 13, 2011
ARF-Dashnaktsutyun (ARF-D) is not going to comment on any interview,
including that of Robert Kocharyan [Armenia's second President], ARF-D
Secretary Artyusha Shahbazyan said during today's parliament briefing.
In his interview with Mediamax Agency, Kocahryan said ARD-D's stance on
the possible dialogue between the authorities and opposition coincides
with his opinion.
"It is still unclear whether the sides started a dialogue to conclude a
deal or they pursue national interests. Obviously, Levon Ter-Petrosyan
[leader of the Armenian National Congress] feels responsible before
his teammates for the ten victims of March 1, 2008 and for the people
imprisoned after the clashes. It won't be a great problem if the
Congress gets seats in the parliament but we are deeply concerned that
talks will include other issues, in particular, the Armenian-Turkish
relations. We are concerned that the Armenian-Turkish normalization
might become a subject of political gambling between the authorities
and opposition," said the ARF-D representative.
Artyusha Shahbazyan noted that they supported the programs of the
second president and were even involved in their final elaboration. At
the same time, he did not rule out that the dialogue between the
current authorities and opposition was initiated by a third force.
Asked what the dialogue will give to the sides, the ARF-D Secretary
said, "It will cleanse the political field ahead of the parliamentary
elections. When they say that the dialogue is promoted by a third force
[international organizations], we should not forget that they pursue
their personal interests in Armenia and are not going to help us for
our beautiful eyes."
Head of Republican faction Galust Sahakyan promised to comment on
the dialogue in the future.
"Today, the Armenian National Congress is trying to find "masters"
abroad. This creates a favorable situation for us, since the Congress
is forced to return to the political field after not finding "masters,"
said. Sahakyan.
According to the Republican representative, the current authorities,
in particular the Republican Party, are responsible for any actions
and phenomena in the country.