ArmInfo.Elected to the post of Prime Minister of Armenia, opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan, like his opponents from the Republican Party, realizes the importance of an alliance with Russia. Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots Leonid Kalashnikov who met Pashinyan in late April, as well as with other Armenian politicians, told Tass.
"His election [to the premier's post] was not simple, but expected," Kalashnikov said, "after all, street in a small country with a population of only 3 million people means a lot."I think, there will be certain tactical "swings", he will approve the government, then will present the program, then the parliament of the country will either approve it or not, but then it will be necessary to go to new elections," he stated.
"I think that the Republican Party of Armenia has chosen the only acceptable position for itself, and [Pashinyan] understands this," the deputy stated.
According to the chairman of the State Duma committee, "both sides will follow each other." "From the point of view of Russia's interests, both of them understand that in geopolitical terms they should be in alliance with Russia. [Pashinyan] confirmed this personally to me," the Russian politician stressed.
"Another issue is that he will be watched closely, because the Republican Party remains in the majority," Kalashnikov said, "if they violate their obligations, they can initiate a proper consideration, and the parliament on the constitution of this country is the most important body. I do not think that his program will not be approved, because the re-election will be unprofitable for the Republican Party, since Pashinyan will then win and will, in particular, dominate the parliament," the deputy concluded.
The Tsarukyan bloc, the Pashinyan faction <Elk>, <Dashnaktsutyun> and several members of the Republican Party of Armenia, which has a majority in the parliament, supported Pashinyan's candidacy.