SHARMAZANOV DOES NOT NURSE GREAT HOPES
Support A1+!Republican MP Edward Sharmazanov doesn’t think the opposition’s rally of August 1 will effect striking changes in Armenia’s socio-political life.
“The opposition wants to restore its place and role in the society but I think rallies are belated. The main function of the opposition is to criticize the authorities and make constructive proposals,” Edward Sharmazanov said at the “Urbat” Club on July 28.
Asked whether Robert Kocharian might return to power, the Republican MP said: “It is upon a political figure to decide his place and role in politics.”
By the way, Edward Sharmazanov criticized the initiative to bring Robert Kocharian before the International Court of Justice, noting that the years of Kocharian’s presidency were marked with numerous achievements and are incomparable with those of Ter-Petrossian’s.
“ONE CANNOT PLAY FOOTBALL WITHOUT A BALL”
Edward Sharamazanov thinks Turkey’s President is to decide whether to accept or decline Serzh Sarkissian’s invitation to Armenia. With regard to ARFD’s statement that protest actions will be staged as soon as Abdullah Gul steps into Armenia, Sharamazanov said, “Years ago Andranik Margarian clearly spelled out the stance of the Republican Party that the party is for the improvement of the Armenian-Turkish diplomatic relations without any preconditions. Both the Republican Party and the authorities wish Turkey entered the European Union to foster democratic values in the country.”
Sharmazanov says the Armenian Genocide cannot become a subject of debates. Being a 118-year-old party the ARFD has its stance to the question. They are free to do whatever they want. I respect their decision.
Today the ball is in Turkey’s field. I wish Armenian political figures didn’t play football without a ball. We don’t accept Turkey’s pre-conditions concerning the international recognition of the Armenian genocide and the Karabakh conflict regulation.
