Whole state structure should work coordinated, says Armenia’s President

The state mechanism should not be demolished during the ongoing dialogue aimed at solving the current situation in Armenia, President Armen Sarkissian said in an interview to ONT – All-National Television of Belarus.

“Doctor must treat, regardless of whether he is satisfied or not, soldier must serve, police officer should follow the laws, judge must be in his positions, scientist must be engaged in science and businessmen must do their business. Each citizen has a right to express his/her own opinion. But the whole structure of statehood, the whole mechanism should work coordinated. And here the President’s speech is clear”, the Armenian President said.

Armen Sarkissian said the Armenian Diaspora is a living organism and can express its opinion over the ongoing developments in the country, but these issues are inside the country and must be settled here.

Asked whether Armenia has a future with MP Nikol Pashinyan, the President stated: “I don’t want to give assessments as the President’s task is not to give assessments to individuals. My function is to bring everything to consensus. We have quite a broad spectrum, I am holding meetings with the extreme lefts and extreme rights. My function is to try to lead this spectrum to mutual perception, dialogue, peaceful solution of all possible issues and conflicts by talking, discussing and holding dialogue with different political, public structures, individuals”.

The President reminded that he met with MP Pashinyan during which they had a constructive dialogue. Armen Sarkissian expressed hope that it will be possible to somehow achieve consensus.