There is no "coded' hatred
There is no mutual hatred, intolerance and enmity. The Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) thinks this is the main difference between presidential and mayoral elections.
There is no antagonism between political forces. There is no hatred between public and political forces. I haven't come across cases of black PR lately and I think this is the first stimuli during the upcoming mayoral election," HHK Secretary, Armenian MP Edward Sharmazanov said to A1+.
During the first four days of the election campaign the Party had 15 meetings with Yerevan citizens in Nor Nork and Kanaker communes.
"Public meetings are more effective as people get the answers to their concerns through tête-à-tête meetings," says Edward Sharmazanov.
The HAK Secretary says people are beginning to realize the role and significance of Elder's Quorum.
Asked whom the HHK considers its main contender, Mr. Sharmazanov said: "We do respect all our contenders. We do not run in the election to beat this or that political force. Rather, we want our programmes to be realized."
Asked whether the HHK's foreign policy will not spoil the Party's reputation during the election, the HAK Secretary said: "This is an election to a self-government body. This is not a nationwide election. No matter which party wins the election or gains the majority of votes, it cannot influence on the country's economic, security or foreign policy."
"The Republican Party approves of the leadership's foreign policy. Armenia carries out a right policy regarding Armenian-Turkish ties and Karabakh conflict settlement. It was even noted by the European Union and many superpowers," says Edward Sharmazanov.
A1+ observed that the election is made by Armenians who largely complain of Armenia's foreign policy.
"Our citizens' opinion can be determined by the lack of information. The Armenian President has always said that Armenian-Turkish relations must be regulated without any prerequisites. Neither the Genocide nor the Karabakh conflict can serve as preconditions for the normalization of relations. The overwhelming majority supports Mr. Sargyan's foreign policy," Mr. Sharmazanov said in reply.
