OLIGARCHY ISSUE MUST BE SOLVED
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12:13:40 – 24/03/2010
The Armenian national Congress released its "100 steps" economic
program which points out concrete steps to overcome the socio-economic
hard situation of the country. Author of the program, Chair of
Azatutyun Party, former Armenian Prime Minister Hrant Bagratyan,
answering a question of our correspondent on the possibility of
fulfillment of the project said: "There is no unrealizable step there,
just political will is needed. With "100 steps" we showed there are
concrete steps able to bring the country out of the crisis. Hence, we
once again proved that our problem is in political changes. If this
government is going to make a good step, let it. The pre-electoral
program of Serge Sargsyan and the governmental program remind a fairy
tale, while "100 steps" contains concrete actions. It is noteworthy
that the authorities praise this program too saying that they knew
about all this and it corresponds to their program. In private talks,
the representatives of the power also agree that the only solution to
the current situation is this one. The main problems are oligopolies
and monopolies", says Bagratyan.
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, dwelling on "100 steps" expressed
positively, though stating it contains some provisions, which are
unacceptable. "I do not know these provisions. He had better mention
clearly which steps are unacceptable. Perhaps, he means the fight
against oligopolies and monopolies. This is why I am saying that he
is not to be the prime minister but a person who is able to implement
this program.
The Economy Minister Nerses Yeritsyan stated lately that the economic
crisis in Armenia is over. A quarrel between the RP and Bargavach
Hayastan parties followed this statement as a result, the BHK advised
the RP minister to resign. In answer to the question whether according
to him these contradictions are serious, Hrant Bagratyan said, "I
would not like to assess their internal problems. But it is evident
there is some disagreement. The longer the economic and political
issues are not solved, the more the disagreement will deepen, and
one day we will see the coalition disappeared.
In the recent period, rumors about Robert Kocharyan’s return
activated. There is an opinion that Robert Kocharyan is trying to
become prime minister at the cost of Tigran Sargsyan’s economic
failures. Is Kocharyan possible to attempt to return through BHK
and ARF Dashnaktsutyun? "Internal revolution inside the power is not
possible. Only the HAK is able to carry out a revolution in Armenia.
BHK and ARF "eat from the governmental plate". So, they will never do
that step. When Serge Sargsyan says "silent", all of them, including
Robert Kocharyan, stop emitting a sound.
In response to the question whether the economic situation of Armenia
and the expected social tension are possible to bring about a social
riot and whether it will affect the political situation leading to a
change of power, Hrant Bagratyan said, "Of course it will, it will
bring the change of power closer. We need to note that economic
issues are only a part of the Armenian governmental agenda. The
government, using the genocide, the NKR and Armenia-Turkey issues,
does not let people concentrate on the main problems. Of course, these
are important issues, but they seize all the energy of people. If we
want changes, we need to use our energy for the sake of not only the
genocide recognition but also solution of social-economic issues".
ARMAN GALOYAN