The Byurakan Observatory is such a symbol for the Armenians like mount Ararat. Armenians are proud with the observatory’s achievements,” the reporter said, presenting the history and technological capacities of the observatory.
“The divination for the future profession was developed much later in the urbanized and modernized environment of Soviet Armenia and the diaspora,” Professor Antonyan said, “when the future career would determine the baby’s life.”
“The most obvious change is the scope of the two agreements. The new one will only encompass political part of the previous one and very limited section on trade, as DCFTA (Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area) is not compatible with Armenia’s participation in EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union).”
I consider Yerevan has matured that balance that after dialogue with Moscow was more “lively”, including finances, which under endless economic crisis objectively end. Even in case of not so cheap loans. And what is the most important, I consider, regarding Serzh Sargsyan’s visit to Brussels, from Russia’s perspective is that many Russian experts learned about it accidentally, only when the visit took place, as basically that visit wasn’t elucidated in Russia.
“This means now our businessmen bring various products from Russia, rather from third countries, because it is more profitable. We see the progress and trade for our businesses with EEU member states has become easier,” he said.
But, the statement said, “It is not possible to be neutral on the issue of genocide, and attempting to do so merely supports the modern propaganda of the Turkish government.”
“It seemed a year ago the situation over Iran was going for improvement, but now, it seems everything is changing back. The US is again speaking about sanctions against Iran. I’m not saying this will lead to war, but the fact that uncertainty is being created over Iran again is obvious. Iran is an important partner for Armenia, and I think Iran will look towards the EEU through Armenia,” he said.
“Today, no one can deny that Russia is a security supplier for Armenia, Russia will never allow Armenia to be harmed or attacked. If anyone attacks Armenia, Russia will take part in defending Armenia, this is absolutely obvious,” he said.
According to him, if Russia succeeds in having a predictable and understandable Turkey, it can also stem from Armenia’s interests. At the same time the Minister said the Armenian people have sad memories from the past, when the Soviet leaderships signed various agreements with the Turkish authorities.
Charnetsky stated that regarding signing Armenia-EU agreement the “ball” is mostly in the “court” of the new government. However, according to him, it seems to him no matter who will win in the elections, they’d intend to ratify the negotiated new agreement with the EU.
