GALUST SAHAKYAN: NOT RATIFICATION OF PROTOCOLS BUT FAVORABLE OUTCOME IMPORTANT FOR ARMENIA

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
17.12.2009 14:40 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ 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.