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ARMENIAN COMMUNISTS ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT CUSTOMS UNION DEAL
13:02 11.09.13
Top figures of the Communist Party of Armenia have hailed President
Serzh Sargsyan's statement expressing Armenia's support the Russian-led
Customs Union.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the first and second secretaries
of the party, Ruben Tovmasyan and Tachat Sargsyan, described the move
as revolutionary and talented.
"Armenia has always pursued pro-Russian trends. Economically, Russia,
Kazakhstan and Belarus offer a very big market to Armenia," Tovmasyan
noted.
According to him, membership in Eurasian Customs Union will also
boost the development of Armenia's military industries. "This is a
delicate process, so it is necessary to be very flexible," he added.
Tovmasyan further warned against any attempts of overshadowing the
Armenian-Russian relations, noting that Russia itself has never voiced
threats against Armenia.
As for the opinions that the president might have made the decision
under pressure, the politician denied such allegations. He considered
such statements pro-Western remarks aimed to "detach" Armenia from
Russia.
He said a membership in the Customs Union will help create more jobs
in Armenia, developing the economy and industries.
Speaking further, the party's second secretary criticized the
opposition for the statements that Armenia may lose its independence
in case of joining the Customs Union. He considered such remarks
baseless opinions.
Armenian News - Tert.am
13:02 11.09.13
Top figures of the Communist Party of Armenia have hailed President
Serzh Sargsyan's statement expressing Armenia's support the Russian-led
Customs Union.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the first and second secretaries
of the party, Ruben Tovmasyan and Tachat Sargsyan, described the move
as revolutionary and talented.
"Armenia has always pursued pro-Russian trends. Economically, Russia,
Kazakhstan and Belarus offer a very big market to Armenia," Tovmasyan
noted.
According to him, membership in Eurasian Customs Union will also
boost the development of Armenia's military industries. "This is a
delicate process, so it is necessary to be very flexible," he added.
Tovmasyan further warned against any attempts of overshadowing the
Armenian-Russian relations, noting that Russia itself has never voiced
threats against Armenia.
As for the opinions that the president might have made the decision
under pressure, the politician denied such allegations. He considered
such statements pro-Western remarks aimed to "detach" Armenia from
Russia.
He said a membership in the Customs Union will help create more jobs
in Armenia, developing the economy and industries.
Speaking further, the party's second secretary criticized the
opposition for the statements that Armenia may lose its independence
in case of joining the Customs Union. He considered such remarks
baseless opinions.
Armenian News - Tert.am