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NO RADICAL CHANGES EXPECTED IN IRAN DESPITE REFORMIST ROHANI'S VICTORY
Artak Barseghyan
"Radiolur"
18:16 03.07.2013
Hassan Rohani's victory in the presidential elections in Iran was
close to western democratic standards, Armenian MP of the Iranian
Parliament Karen Khanlaryan told a press conference in Yerevan.
Reformist Rohani's victory will not lead to radical changes in the
country, Khanlaryan said. According to him, the President-elect is a
reasonable politician, and one can expect tangible tactical changes
in the domestic and foreign policies of the country.
The MP said the Armenian community actively participated in the
pre-election developments.
During the campaign, the Armenian community addressed the candidates
with a number of demands, namely to recognize the Armenian Genocide
and involve Armenians in the work of executive bodies.
"Now, after elections, we will try to establish contacts with Hassan
Rouhani," Khanlaryan noted.
He recalled that on the eve of April 24 Deputy Speaker of the
Iranian parliament condemned the Armenian Genocide, earlier President
Ahmadinejad had denounced the tragedy, while former president Khatami
had visited Tsitsernakaberd.
The Armenian community of Iran is estimated at 60,000-70,000. Many
are leaving Iran because of socio-economic conditions, Khanlaryan said.
Iranian Armenians mostly migrate to the United States and Canada,
he added.
"Armenians of Iran have no political problems," he said. Two Armenians
are represented in the Iranian Parliament.
From: A. Papazian
Artak Barseghyan
"Radiolur"
18:16 03.07.2013
Hassan Rohani's victory in the presidential elections in Iran was
close to western democratic standards, Armenian MP of the Iranian
Parliament Karen Khanlaryan told a press conference in Yerevan.
Reformist Rohani's victory will not lead to radical changes in the
country, Khanlaryan said. According to him, the President-elect is a
reasonable politician, and one can expect tangible tactical changes
in the domestic and foreign policies of the country.
The MP said the Armenian community actively participated in the
pre-election developments.
During the campaign, the Armenian community addressed the candidates
with a number of demands, namely to recognize the Armenian Genocide
and involve Armenians in the work of executive bodies.
"Now, after elections, we will try to establish contacts with Hassan
Rouhani," Khanlaryan noted.
He recalled that on the eve of April 24 Deputy Speaker of the
Iranian parliament condemned the Armenian Genocide, earlier President
Ahmadinejad had denounced the tragedy, while former president Khatami
had visited Tsitsernakaberd.
The Armenian community of Iran is estimated at 60,000-70,000. Many
are leaving Iran because of socio-economic conditions, Khanlaryan said.
Iranian Armenians mostly migrate to the United States and Canada,
he added.
"Armenians of Iran have no political problems," he said. Two Armenians
are represented in the Iranian Parliament.
From: A. Papazian