ArmInfo. The new government will need to establish new mechanisms and contacts with foreign economic partners of Armenia. This opinion was expressed by political scientist, director of the Caucasus Institute Alexander Iskandaryan to ArmInfo's question about the possibilities for Armenia to activate its economic diplomacy.
"The format of relations between states is carried out by specific people. We had an elite that consisted of Serzh Sargsyan and his supporters, and who worked in various fields, including in the field of economic diplomacy. In this area, there were established mechanisms, formal intergovernmental commissions were set up, informal and personal relations played a role. Now completely new people have come to power who have the will, and there are intentions to continue and deepen relations with various partner countries - Russia, Europe, the United States and Iran, "the political scientist said.
The expert noted that now there is a stage of mutual acquaintance for the further development of relations. "We need equipment, traditions, this process has just begun, and we see that there are certain problems in it. Certain mistakes are being made, something is not being done quite right, some things are not completely understood. But this is normal, time must pass and new formats and new connections should be formed. Willingness and political will can change everything for the better, "the expert concluded.