ArmInfo.I have normal, working relations with the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and his team. This was stated in the interview to the TV channel "Russia-24" by Armenian President Armen Sarkissian.
He noted that he had similar relations with Serzh Sargsyan and his team. According to Sarkissian, all this is very simple, if you think about the role of the president in a parliamentary republic. "At the same time, equal remoteness from political centers does not mean lack of interest or indifference," the president said.
Sarkissian noted that this allows the president to mediate between different political parties, organizations, and organize a dialogue between the parties. In addition, the president stressed the fact that he has great diplomatic experience and not only in the West. The President stated that he was not pro-Western or pro-military, but a pro-Armenian figure. "Since the majority of Armenians believe that Russia is their best friend, serving the interests of the people means serving the interests of friendship between the Armenian and Russian peoples," Sargsyan said. At the same time, the president stressed that he is not at all satisfied with the Armenian-Russian relations. "The thing is that in my understanding we could have deeper and broader relations, I am not satisfied with the way we are represented in Russia today, although there are about three million Armenians living in Russia, as much as in Armenia." Our cultural and I do not like the educational presence (in Russia), I would like to see a wider representation of Russia in the cultural sphere of Armenia, be it theaters, cinema, art, literature, "Sargsyan said. Also, the President of Armenia is not satisfied with economic relations. At the same time he expressed a desire to meet with the head of Russia Vladimir Putin.
Sarkissian said that Armenia could become a real partner of the Russian Federation and the countries of the Eurasian space, for example in the field of new technologies. Since we have IT-technologies in Armenia are developing very actively.
Regarding the information that Sargsyan intends to create his own political party, the President noted that this would go against the Armenian Constitution. At the same time, he noted that he dreams about the stability of the state, overcoming corruption, strengthening ties with Karabakh and the Diaspora, which is several times greater than the Republic of Armenia. Sargsyan said that Armenia showed the world that it has a beautiful stable banking system. The system passed all the exams, including the "velvet" revolution. It can serve not only Armenia, but also the Eurasian space. Also, the president touched upon the possibilities of Armenia in the EAEU. "When I talk to foreign investors, I'm not saying that this is a market of 3.5 million people, it's a 200 million market." We are part of an economic union where there are so many obstacles, you can register, start your business in Armenia, but to deliver its services and products to Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, and maybe tomorrow, somewhere else, "Sargsyan said. The President noted that Armenia is an attractive country, has not yet fully disclosed its capabilities in the EAEU. According to Sargsyan, it is necessary to work and show that Armenia can become a strong partner of the Eurasian space, especially given that it has yet signed an agreement with the European Union. Among other things, RA, being a member of the EAEU has a good relationship with Europe. Thus, "It is a unique country, a unique little bridge that can serve everyone's benefit." Armenia, being at the crossroads of many civilizations, has learned to live in peace with many, and Armenians work very well in different countries, "the president said. As for the risks, according to the president, the risk that arises in a small space, if its elements have huge energy, can cause a chain reaction. Whether it's financial, economic, or viral risks, everything is interconnected in the world. Therefore, it cannot be said that only local risks threaten Armenia. Sargsyan also noted that he hopes that there will come a time when problems in the world will be solved only through political dialogue and that Armenia has a worthy place in this global world. "The Armenian and Russian peoples are waiting for a wonderful future, which is based on our common history," the Armenian President concluded.