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Why Serzh Sargsyan Needs Tigran Sargsyan
Naira Hayrumyan
14:32 07/03/2013
Story from Lragir.am News:
http://www.lragir.am/index.php/eng/0/country/view/29210
The issue of appointment of prime minister is outdated. Obviously,
Serzh Sargsyan is not going to fire Tigran Sargsyan. The only question
is whether Tigran Sargsyan will change the economic policy during his
next tenure or Serzh Sargsyan is satisfied with the current one.
During the presidential campaign, Serzh Sargsyan praised the
government policies. The Prime Minister is also satisfied. Among the
government's successes he lists insurance, cadastre and mobile
communication. His income, as well as his wife's income is increasing.
Banks are happy which opened tens of branches in Armenia and took
under their control almost all financial flows in the country during
premier's office.
Only people are dissatisfied. Their quality of life is not going up.
Perhaps because the social policies of the government are not
addressed to people but to the infrastructures which serve it and
which are owned by officials.
For example, today the prime minister said that he is not going to
boost social benefits but the government will pay for the education of
poor children. This means that the budget money will not reach poor
families but to the budget of universities. Gas bill compensation is
not paid to people but to the ARG. The important thing is not to allow
any money reach people.
Analysts say that Russia and the West are fighting for the position of
prime minister in Armenia. They say Moscow wants to see `its' person
in this office and not `pro-West' Tigran Sargsyan.
However, apparently, the West is not happy with Tigran Sargsyan either
since it does not trust his potential. After his tour to the U.S.
organized by Ambassador John Heffern the U.S. interest in Tigran
Sargsyan has fallen. It was felt mostly in regard to Carrefour in
Armenia. The prime minister publicly promised that the supermarket
will open in Armenia but Ambassador Heffern had to inquire on Twitter
if there is any news. The prime minister didn't answer.
Apparently, only Serzh Sargsyan trusts Tigran Sargsyan. He benefits
from the prime minister with a pro-Western image who practically
strengthens the monopolists and oligarchs and renders Armenia a
`banking' isle in the region.
Serzh Sargsyan needs Tigran Sargsyan to refuse politely Russia's
proposals on economic integration. Tigran Sargsyan has so far proved
able to reject Moscow's proposals offering reasonable excuses.
From: A. Papazian
Naira Hayrumyan
14:32 07/03/2013
Story from Lragir.am News:
http://www.lragir.am/index.php/eng/0/country/view/29210
The issue of appointment of prime minister is outdated. Obviously,
Serzh Sargsyan is not going to fire Tigran Sargsyan. The only question
is whether Tigran Sargsyan will change the economic policy during his
next tenure or Serzh Sargsyan is satisfied with the current one.
During the presidential campaign, Serzh Sargsyan praised the
government policies. The Prime Minister is also satisfied. Among the
government's successes he lists insurance, cadastre and mobile
communication. His income, as well as his wife's income is increasing.
Banks are happy which opened tens of branches in Armenia and took
under their control almost all financial flows in the country during
premier's office.
Only people are dissatisfied. Their quality of life is not going up.
Perhaps because the social policies of the government are not
addressed to people but to the infrastructures which serve it and
which are owned by officials.
For example, today the prime minister said that he is not going to
boost social benefits but the government will pay for the education of
poor children. This means that the budget money will not reach poor
families but to the budget of universities. Gas bill compensation is
not paid to people but to the ARG. The important thing is not to allow
any money reach people.
Analysts say that Russia and the West are fighting for the position of
prime minister in Armenia. They say Moscow wants to see `its' person
in this office and not `pro-West' Tigran Sargsyan.
However, apparently, the West is not happy with Tigran Sargsyan either
since it does not trust his potential. After his tour to the U.S.
organized by Ambassador John Heffern the U.S. interest in Tigran
Sargsyan has fallen. It was felt mostly in regard to Carrefour in
Armenia. The prime minister publicly promised that the supermarket
will open in Armenia but Ambassador Heffern had to inquire on Twitter
if there is any news. The prime minister didn't answer.
Apparently, only Serzh Sargsyan trusts Tigran Sargsyan. He benefits
from the prime minister with a pro-Western image who practically
strengthens the monopolists and oligarchs and renders Armenia a
`banking' isle in the region.
Serzh Sargsyan needs Tigran Sargsyan to refuse politely Russia's
proposals on economic integration. Tigran Sargsyan has so far proved
able to reject Moscow's proposals offering reasonable excuses.
From: A. Papazian