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CUSTOMS UNION IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ARMENIA - MP
15:07 04.09.13
Armenia's consent to join the Customs Union is in the best interests
of the country, a ruling party lawmaker has said, commenting upon
President Serzh Sargsyan Tuesdaystatement in Moscow.
"Nothing sensational has happened. We have acted in the interests of
our state," Eduard Sharmazanov told Tert.am, reiterating the Armenian
authorities' earlier promises for developing a simultaneous cooperation
with the Eurasian and European institutions.
The politician, who is a spokesperson for the Republican Party of
Armenia, said the negotiations in Moscow are in line with Armenia's
foreign policy course. "I have to first of all note that the Armenian
authorities have for several years developed cooperation with the
Russian Federation, our strategic ally, expressing willingness to
focus more targeted efforts on the Eurasian integration," he said.
Sharmazanov added, "We think that the Eurasian and European integration
processes supplement each other, and we have repeatedly stated
that. I would like also to note that the Armenia's government has
signed a cooperation memorandum with the Eurasian Union. To say in
such circumstances that it conflicts with Armenia's foreign policies
is far from being real."
He referred particularly to President Serzh Sargsyan's remark that the
cooperation with the Customs Union doesn't mean Armenia is suspending
the dialogue with the European partners.
The Republican MP warned against any attempts to exaggerate things,
calling instead for a higher trust in the president.
"I think and I am sure that the president's is very balanced, rational
and in the national interests," he added.
Armenian News - Tert.am
15:07 04.09.13
Armenia's consent to join the Customs Union is in the best interests
of the country, a ruling party lawmaker has said, commenting upon
President Serzh Sargsyan Tuesdaystatement in Moscow.
"Nothing sensational has happened. We have acted in the interests of
our state," Eduard Sharmazanov told Tert.am, reiterating the Armenian
authorities' earlier promises for developing a simultaneous cooperation
with the Eurasian and European institutions.
The politician, who is a spokesperson for the Republican Party of
Armenia, said the negotiations in Moscow are in line with Armenia's
foreign policy course. "I have to first of all note that the Armenian
authorities have for several years developed cooperation with the
Russian Federation, our strategic ally, expressing willingness to
focus more targeted efforts on the Eurasian integration," he said.
Sharmazanov added, "We think that the Eurasian and European integration
processes supplement each other, and we have repeatedly stated
that. I would like also to note that the Armenia's government has
signed a cooperation memorandum with the Eurasian Union. To say in
such circumstances that it conflicts with Armenia's foreign policies
is far from being real."
He referred particularly to President Serzh Sargsyan's remark that the
cooperation with the Customs Union doesn't mean Armenia is suspending
the dialogue with the European partners.
The Republican MP warned against any attempts to exaggerate things,
calling instead for a higher trust in the president.
"I think and I am sure that the president's is very balanced, rational
and in the national interests," he added.
Armenian News - Tert.am