Will demand resignation if known to be elected
The ARF demanded the resignation of Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan during yesterday's rally.
"A1+" had a blitz conversation with ARF Bureau representative Hrant Margaryan.
"A1+": Mr. Margaryan, you are demanding the foreign minister's resignation, but the first person to lead the country's foreign policy is the president. Don't you think Serzh Sargsyan is responsible for the flaws and errors registered in the process of normalizing Turkish-Armenian relations?
Hrant Margaryan: We have never said that Serzh Sargsyan is not responsible, but the demand for his resignation will mean something else. We are a political party and responsible for the country. We can't demand the president's resignation on every occasion. By demanding the Foreign Minister's resignation, we are showing the president a new path for leading his policy anew. Unfortunately, our voice is not heard. But that doesn't mean that the president is not responsible for that policy.
"A1+": So, you are waiting to see the foreseen dangers and then demand the resignation.
H. M.: That is not an issue of concern for us today because the demand for Serzh Sargsyan's resignation means new elections within 40 days and if we don't have the confidence that we will win in those elections 40 days later, it is a risk that may end with negative consequences. We can't constantly subject the country to convulsions. This country must finally reach change of power through subsequent elections.
"A1+": Even at the account of the country's security.
H. M.: I don't think that the issue is one to be discussed at that level. The process going on today is wrong and our efforts are aimed at preventing that danger. We hope that we will be able to prevent it.
