Galust Sahakyan: not ratification of protocols but favorable outcome important for Armenia
2009 was a politically intense year for Armenia, RPA parliamentary group leader Galust Sahakyan said.
"Although the opposition and authorities expressed polar views about Armenia's future, no special changes were observed. We were able to resist both economic and political challenges," he told a news conference on Thursday.
As to Armenian-Turkish rapprochement, the politician noted that not ratification of protocols but favorable outcome is important for Armenia. "Turkey too, is interested in normalizing ties with Armenia since it may help EU accession process," he said.
Mr. Sahakyan also levelled criticism at Armenian media which does not demonstrate a public-oriented approach. "The situation can be settled on legislative level," he said.
"Although the opposition and authorities expressed polar views about Armenia's future, no special changes were observed. We were able to resist both economic and political challenges," he told a news conference on Thursday.
As to Armenian-Turkish rapprochement, the politician noted that not ratification of protocols but favorable outcome is important for Armenia. "Turkey too, is interested in normalizing ties with Armenia since it may help EU accession process," he said.
Mr. Sahakyan also levelled criticism at Armenian media which does not demonstrate a public-oriented approach. "The situation can be settled on legislative level," he said.
