It is not worth approaching

“It is good to be a part of a good thing. It is good to be a member of a good and civilized union. However, what’s the difference in being a regular member or founding member in a bad union?” said MP and former foreign minister Alexander Arzumanyan in answer to a question whether it is good for Armenia to become a founding member of the proposed Customs Union. Arzumanyan believes we should not only refuse being a founding member but should also give up on any possible integration with such institution. “If such bad institution limits your sovereignty, if they deprive you of your independence factors, then you should not even approach such institution. It is bad to be a member of a bad club, and it does not matter if you are a founding member or no,” said Alexander Arzumanyan. The former foreign minister says the process of becoming a member of the proposed Customs Union is moving at a very fast pace, and it is an attempt to restore the Russian Empire in a new context, thus any attempt to join such union is risky. “Maybe the pressure of our strategic partner is so strong that we have to… It is about documents as well because there are a number of documents that will enter into a contradiction with the Armenian Constitution. Those should be discussed in the parliament and sent to the Constitutional Court,” said Alexander Arzumanyan.