“This alliance seems to submit a serious alternative to the policy pursued by the authorities, as in the declaration they signed rather interesting approaches were found regarding state model change, foreign policy and other issues.”
“The Armenian side should demand installation of investigative mechanisms on the contact line and on the border, which will allow the Minsk Group to work more productively. Armenia may work a bit “aggressively” to that end,” he said.
Judging from GDP indices for the first quarter 2016 and Economic Activity Index (EAI) for January-November 2016 (0.6%) it isn’t difficult to suppose that GDP will be less than 1% for the year—much lower, than anticipated.
“At the moment I consider it illogical to touch upon what scenario the negotiations will have, however, I am sure we have an option to ensure our security and victory through those negotiations,” the PM said.
“I’ve been a citizen of Armenia for the past five years, I have resided outside Yerevan. Does it comply with the limit of days to be included in the RPA list, I don’t know the answer, but if it doesn’t then I won’t be in the list.”
Pursuant data issued by the National Statistical Service foreign investments in real sector of Armenia’s economy have reduced by 72% throughout January-September 2016 (by AMD 69.6 billion) and comprised about AMD 30 billion.
The PM assigned Ministers of Economic Development and Investments, Finance, Defense, Agriculture and Health to jointly examine and submit a proposal within 20 days on replacing import with local production per separate items.
“We may suppose that it’ll be singed in summer or September, however, currently we can’t clearly anticipate, as negotiations are in process and anticipations may be less realistic in this regard.”
“As the situation is tense on the border and on the contact line now, negotiations are at a deadlock, perhaps the Co-Chairs intend to show that they are concerned over the situation and NK issue is under their strict control and attention.”
“A normal process is ongoing—the sides seek and attempt to find the most favorable solutions. The debate is the following: whether to take money for the transit or certain interest from the transit gas.”
