HAK to cooperate with Tigran Karapetyan?
The statement by vice-chairman of the HHK (Republican Party of Armenia) Razmik Zohrabyan according to which the BHK (Prosperous Armenia) has occupied the liberal field, to put it mildly, comes as a surprise for supporter of liberalism, member of the HHSh administration and HAK member Sargis Tamazyan and he explained why during an interview with "A1+".
Sargis Tamazyan: As a supporter of liberalism, I must say that Razmik Zohrabyan should not be the one to decide which party goes where. The statement by the government representative goes to show that the government is definitely trying to falsify the upcoming elections by placing this or that party in different fields. In the end, they will draw figures and explain the political field. We supporters of liberalism are actually the ones in the liberal field. A party in the liberal field must follow the principles of liberalism, including the freedom of economy and human rights.
"A1+": Isn't the BHK that kind of a party?
S. T.: The BHK is among the parties of the bandit regime which has taken part in falsifying the elections, committing violence and limiting human liberties. It is ridiculous to see them try to be liberal.
"A1+": Do you share the view that Tigran Karapetyan has seized the field of the opposition?
S. T.: Tigran Karapetyan still hasn't said what he wants. He still has to clarify his demands.
"A1+": He has already said he wants justice and special elections and will fight for the people.
S. T.: If he is truly an oppositionist, he must first set his demands in front of the people, starting from the demand for Serzh Sargsyan's resignation.
"A1+": Tigran Karapetyan has called on the HAK to cooperate. What do you have to say about that proposal?
S. T.: We can cooperate based on principles and the raised issues. If Tigran Karapetyan is interested in the HAK's objectives, we will definitely cooperate.
"A1+": Vice-chairman of the HHK Razmik Zohrabyanhas also said the party is ready to cooperate with Levon Ter-Petrosyan for the sake of the country's stability. What do you have to say about that?
S. T.: I don't treat that statement seriously. Even if he said that, he was forced to say it. Cooperation is through actions, not words. If they truly wanted to cooperate, there shouldn't have been political prisoners in Armenia and "A1+" should have been reopened.
"A1+": What are the HAK's plans? Don't you think you are passive?
S. T.: No, the HAK is not passive. We are taking well-planned steps to eliminate the bandit regime. Time will show that the HAK is doing its job.
"A1+": Are you planning massive events soon?
S. T.: I am currently unaware of any massive events, but I think we will organize an event for March 1. We will keep you updated on future steps.
Interview by Victoria Abrahamyan
