I DO NOT SEE POLITICAL CONSEQUENCES FOR ARMENIA IN CONNECTION WITH SITUATION AROUND IRAQ, KOCHARIAN SAID

March 4, 2003 - 18:18 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - "I do not see any political consequences for Armenia in connection with the situation around Iraq," - incumbent Armenian president Robert Kocharian said in the course of the TV debate with presidential contender, People Party leader Stepan Demirchian held Mach 3 evening. In his words, it may result in fluctuation of oil prices, which can seriously tell on the country economy. Answering journalists' question how would the situation change if "Iran became the next target," R.Kocharian noted "if it is the case problems may be much more complicated." "Nevertheless, I am sure it will not run up to it," - he emphasized.
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