CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS TO BE MAINSTREAM OF POLITICAL PROCESSES IN ARMENIA THIS YEAR – MP
13:37 * 06.03.15
In an interview with Tert.am, Tevan Poghosyan, an MP of the Heritage
party, spoke of the process of constitutional reforms.
According to him, constitutional reforms are not an end in itself.
They are only a means. Since the pro-European camp is not full-fledged
yet, the reforms are going to be the mainstream of political processes
during the following months if not throughout the year.
The Prosperous Armenia party’s congress on Thursday clarified the
political changes that have been taking place in the last few weeks.
Asked to comment on the congress’ decisions and the current political
situation, Mr Poghosyan said:
“I think the Prosperous Armenia party is a zealous, capable and
efficient team. Naira Zohrabyan has repeatedly proved her ability
to be a political leader – both in Armenia and at the international
level. And I am sure she is going to do even more. I am willing to
cooperate with the team over all the issues in the context of common
approaches.”
As regards the current political situation, two different opinions
are impossible. Armenia needs an alternative ideology of the country’s
development, which would be able to make a bid for a different future
for Armenia.
“In this respect, political forces and figures deciding in favor of
Europe must unite,” Mr Poghosyan said.
Speaking of the role of constitutional reforms and the Heritage
party’s approach, he said:
“I am not authorized to speak on behalf of the Heritage party. I can
only tell you my personal opinion. Constitutional reforms are not an
end in itself. They are only a means. Since the pro-European camp is
not full-fledged yet, the reforms are going to be the mainstream of
political processes during the following months if not throughout the
year. And remaining outside it means remaining outside the mainstream.
I think we can have a Constitution that will meet European standards
provided we carry out serious work – especially with respect to human
rights and an independent judicial system.”
As regards a government system, Mr Poghosyan has fears about
Armenia’s national security if Armenia favors parliamentary system,
as well as about a balance of power and democracy if Armenia favors
a presidential system.