“Armenia’s security is not a casino”
"Armenia's security is not a casino where you can lose one day and then win the next day," announced today economist, political analyst Andranik Tevanyan during the hearings on "Pre-signed protocols and normalization of Turkish-Armenian relations" at the National Assembly.
Tevanyan told the Republicans that Armenia will lose and that they will be held responsible for that.
The Republicans were rather frustrated and even made offensive remarks from the hall. However, the tension eased as soon as the deputies started applauding Tevanyan for his speech.
Today's discussion was different in that it was very interesting. All deputies that are not part of the coalition are making arguments for their concerns and criticizing the pre-signed protocols.
Former Republican Tigran Torosyan said that all preconditions set by Turkey are in progress with the two protocols and the Madrid Principles. Tigran Torosyan told "A1+" in terms of football: "Right now, Armenia is losing to Turkey 3-0. The ball is in one playing field and unfortunately, there is no goalkeeper."
ARF deputy Vahan Hovhannisyan took note of the fact that the third Armenian administration not only catches the eye with its rough pragmatics, but cynicism as well.
He recalled several statements made by the prime minister according to which state officials are terribly ignorant and the conclusion by the ‘March 1" committee headed by Samvel Nikoyan which states the dilettantism of the judicial system and law-enforcement bodies.
The speech by former Armenian ambassador to Canada Ara Papyan was rather callous and was also applauded. Republican Galust Sahakyan said that the Republican Party has many concerns and made a sensational statement: "It is impossible for us to establish friendly relations with Turkey. We are simply establishing diplomatic relations."
Republican Vartan Ayvazyan stated that he understands that they are dealing with an economic monster and will face issues, but Armenia must either stay where it is or try to move forward.
In terms of development, Andranik Tevanyan mentioned that Turkey will never let Armenia's economy develop and break the balance with Azerbaijan and have Armenia win Azerbaijan in the cold war.
Discussions are in progress and let us mention that in his speech, Chairman of the RA National Assembly Hovik Abrahamyan noted that Serzh Sargsyan trip to the Diaspora was rather late.
