Referendum is nonsensical
Chairman of the "Republic" party Aram Sargsyan doesn't find the "Heritage" party's proposal for a referendum too appropriate and takes note of the fact that in that case, a referendum must be held not in Armenia, but also for all Armenians because the Armenians who suffered because of Turkey are mainly living outside Armenia and their approach is much more important.
"The government must know the views of Armenia, Karabakh and the Diaspora, but the legitimate government can do that. The current authorities can't do that because they came to power by ignoring public opinion."
Chairman of the "Republic" party welcomes the attempt to normalize relations between Armenia and Turkey, although he has some concerns.
Aram Sargsyan doesn't accept the creation of a sub-committee of historians. He is also sure that the Karabakh issue lies in the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations.
"It is a process that leads to the strengthening of relations between two nations and it is a historical event. The two countries must enter a new stage and create a new political situation. The opening of the borders and the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations and other countries in the region are in the interest of Armenians and the given countries."
Aram Sargsyan is sure that Vazgen Sargsyan would have been in favor of the normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations.
"I think that Vazgen would have been in favor. Vazgen wanted to see a free and strong Armenia. He believed that Armenian businessmen can compete with any foreign businessmen, much less Turkish businessmen. He saw Armenia's defense through the army, friendly relations with neighbors, economic development and the opening of the borders as the rise of the Armenian people."
The commission of historians is logical
"As all statements by the "Heritage" party, this demand for a referendum is also illogical," said chairman of the Constitutional Right Union Hayk Babukhanyan. He finds that the expected discussions and ratification by the parliament are fully sufficient.
Babukhanyan sees no danger in the creation of a commission of historians. "I think that it would be illogical if the Turks and Armenians didn't discuss the wrinkles of the past, Turkey's responsibility, the genocide issue and act as if nothing had happened. That would be illogical. After all, there are issues concerning historical heritage and other important issues, such as the Treaty of Sevres that need to be discussed."
