“DIVERGENCE IMPLIES A LOT”
Support A1+!“The authorities are not united either. Both Serzh Sarkissian and Vahan Hovhannissian work in the same pro-government field. Their divergence implies a lot. Oppositionists will still enter into an alliance,” OYP leader and presidential candidate Artur Baghdasarian announced today.
In reply to A1+’s question regarding the Karabakh conflict resolution, Baghdasarian said, “The Orinats Yerkir Party highlights three points in view of the conflict settlement. Firstly, NKR’s status is not a matter of dispute. Secondly, frontier traffic should be established between the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and Armenia. And finally, NKR residents should be involved in the negotiation process.”
In reply to expediency of NATO membership, Mr. Baghdasarian said, “I already imagine Armenia a EU member. We must boost reforms in the country to become a full EU member. I do highlight Armenia’s relations with the Euro-Atlantic Alliance.”
The OYP leader states the geopolitical developments in the region make Armenia pursue a balanced foreign policy. “Democratic reforms should be carried out in the country. Armenia should boost relations with the Russian Federation based on mutual understanding. The country should strengthen collaboration with the USA and Euro-Atlantic countries to expand further partnership. It is necessary to take up efficient steps to improve the relations with Turkey. Our neighbours are not our foes.”
Arthur Baghdasarian noted that his programme had been thoroughly studied and endorsed by international experts. He promised to issue a booklet on their assessments in the nearest future.
Today Artur Baghdasarian answered journalists’ questions regarding Armenia's foreign and home policy.
“If I am elected I shall change the living conditions in Armenia. I shall not harm sugar importers and other monopolists. They will continue their business,” he said.
