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EXPERT URGES TO FIGHT AGAINST OLIGARCHS, THEN DISCUSS PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT
tert.am
19.11.12
Armenia is not ready for passing to the parliamentary system of
government, it needs first of all to fight against oligarchs, Richard
Giragosian, Regional Studies Center director, said at a news conference
on Monday.
"I am not sure whether Armenia's parliament can govern as today's
parliament is not effective at all," he said.
The analyst said until the reforms are not made it is early to
speak about the parliamentary system of government. At the same
time he stressed that the future of country's democracy depends on
the parliament.
"For a very long time the policy in Armenia was being decided by
individuals. We do not have healthy debates and the policy is more
the race of fame and not the race of clever ideas and thoughts,"
he said, adding that Armenia has a crucial need for strategic vision.
"In this context the economic issues play a significant role. Economy
is the guarantee of national power," he said.
At the same time he said it is necessary to challenge the oligarchs
as the current situation is not constructive. "Oligarchs are the
main threats to Armenia," the expert claimed, adding that by keeping
markets closed and not paying taxes they even demonstrate power.
Referring to the statement of second president about 'feudals'
Giragosian said it is interesting that Kocharyan is aware of them.
"But unfortunately during the years of his presidency the oligarchic
system became powerful. So, the ideas he has should be accepted,
but it should be remembered that he is an ex-president," he concluded.
From: Baghdasarian
tert.am
19.11.12
Armenia is not ready for passing to the parliamentary system of
government, it needs first of all to fight against oligarchs, Richard
Giragosian, Regional Studies Center director, said at a news conference
on Monday.
"I am not sure whether Armenia's parliament can govern as today's
parliament is not effective at all," he said.
The analyst said until the reforms are not made it is early to
speak about the parliamentary system of government. At the same
time he stressed that the future of country's democracy depends on
the parliament.
"For a very long time the policy in Armenia was being decided by
individuals. We do not have healthy debates and the policy is more
the race of fame and not the race of clever ideas and thoughts,"
he said, adding that Armenia has a crucial need for strategic vision.
"In this context the economic issues play a significant role. Economy
is the guarantee of national power," he said.
At the same time he said it is necessary to challenge the oligarchs
as the current situation is not constructive. "Oligarchs are the
main threats to Armenia," the expert claimed, adding that by keeping
markets closed and not paying taxes they even demonstrate power.
Referring to the statement of second president about 'feudals'
Giragosian said it is interesting that Kocharyan is aware of them.
"But unfortunately during the years of his presidency the oligarchic
system became powerful. So, the ideas he has should be accepted,
but it should be remembered that he is an ex-president," he concluded.
From: Baghdasarian