ARF-D shares Kocharyan’s concerns and fears
ARF-Dashnaktsutyun (ARF-D) is not going to comment on any interview, including that of Robert Kocharyan [Armenia's second President], ARF-D Secretary Artyusha Shahbazyan said during today's parliament briefing.
In his interview with Mediamax Agency, Kocahryan said ARD-D's stance on the possible dialogue between the authorities and opposition coincides with his opinion.
"It is still unclear whether the sides started a dialogue to conclude a deal or they pursue national interests. Obviously, Levon Ter-Petrosyan [leader of the Armenian National Congress] feels responsible before his teammates for the ten victims of March 1, 2008 and for the people imprisoned after the clashes. It won't be a great problem if the Congress gets seats in the parliament but we are deeply concerned that talks will include other issues, in particular, the Armenian-Turkish relations. We are concerned that the Armenian-Turkish normalization might become a subject of political gambling between the authorities and opposition," said the ARF-D representative.
Artyusha Shahbazyan noted that they supported the programs of the second president and were even involved in their final elaboration. At the same time, he did not rule out that the dialogue between the current authorities and opposition was initiated by a third force.
Asked what the dialogue will give to the sides, the ARF-D Secretary said, "It will cleanse the political field ahead of the parliamentary elections. When they say that the dialogue is promoted by a third force [international organizations], we should not forget that they pursue their personal interests in Armenia and are not going to help us for our beautiful eyes."
Head of Republican faction Galust Sahakyan promised to comment on the dialogue in the future.
"Today, the Armenian National Congress is trying to find "masters" abroad. This creates a favorable situation for us, since the Congress is forced to return to the political field after not finding "masters," said. Sahakyan.
According to the Republican representative, the current authorities, in particular the Republican Party, are responsible for any actions and phenomena in the country.
