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ARF-D MP COMMENTS OF ARMENIAN EX-PRESIDENT'S INTERVIEW
TERT.AM
15.01.13
Armenia's second president Robert Kocharyan's interview with the
Mediamax news agency clearly shows that he has no intention to
resume vigorous political activities in the foreseeable future,
Aghvan Vardanyan, Secretary of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Dashnaktsutyun (ARF-D) parliamentary group, told Tert.am.
"This is evident from the end of his interview. Speaking of the current
situation in the country, he expresses hope that the authorities
will cope with the challenges. Political forces should take this
reality into account in making their political calculations," Mr
Vardanyan said.
In his interview, Armenia's ex-president Robert Kocharyan indicated
three main reasons for his unwillingness to resume vigorous political
activities.
First, the fight for power between two natives of Karabakh, longtime
companions, was unacceptable for him. It would make it difficult
for many people to make a choice and would become a topic for various
speculations. Besides, Robert Kocharyan himself preferred the incumbent
President, Serzh Sargsyan, as his successor, and his desire to run
for the second term is understandable.
Secondly, he wouldn't like to be involved in creating a format of
"three presidents" fighting for power, which is extremely unpleasant,
and, according to Mr Kocharyan, harmful to the country.
Thirdly, the search for a political compromise in Armenia has turned
into political horse trading. This is not what he would like to spend
his time, knowledge and experience on.
Mr Vardanyan believes that Armenia's ex-president does not "open the
brackets" by not naming any individuals.
As regards economic assessments, they are realistic and "indeed,
we need much more now."
As to whether Mr Kocharyan calling President Serzh Sargsyan his
"successor" implies his (Mr Kocharyan's) intention to resume political
activities in 2018, Mr Vardanyan noted that the interview deals with
the foreseeable future.
From: A. Papazian
TERT.AM
15.01.13
Armenia's second president Robert Kocharyan's interview with the
Mediamax news agency clearly shows that he has no intention to
resume vigorous political activities in the foreseeable future,
Aghvan Vardanyan, Secretary of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Dashnaktsutyun (ARF-D) parliamentary group, told Tert.am.
"This is evident from the end of his interview. Speaking of the current
situation in the country, he expresses hope that the authorities
will cope with the challenges. Political forces should take this
reality into account in making their political calculations," Mr
Vardanyan said.
In his interview, Armenia's ex-president Robert Kocharyan indicated
three main reasons for his unwillingness to resume vigorous political
activities.
First, the fight for power between two natives of Karabakh, longtime
companions, was unacceptable for him. It would make it difficult
for many people to make a choice and would become a topic for various
speculations. Besides, Robert Kocharyan himself preferred the incumbent
President, Serzh Sargsyan, as his successor, and his desire to run
for the second term is understandable.
Secondly, he wouldn't like to be involved in creating a format of
"three presidents" fighting for power, which is extremely unpleasant,
and, according to Mr Kocharyan, harmful to the country.
Thirdly, the search for a political compromise in Armenia has turned
into political horse trading. This is not what he would like to spend
his time, knowledge and experience on.
Mr Vardanyan believes that Armenia's ex-president does not "open the
brackets" by not naming any individuals.
As regards economic assessments, they are realistic and "indeed,
we need much more now."
As to whether Mr Kocharyan calling President Serzh Sargsyan his
"successor" implies his (Mr Kocharyan's) intention to resume political
activities in 2018, Mr Vardanyan noted that the interview deals with
the foreseeable future.
From: A. Papazian