Armenian expert predicts overthrow of government
By Rashid Shirinov
Inactivity and failure of the current state power in Armenia leave no other option but to suggest that the post Soviet state needs renewal in its political leadership.
A coalition, that will be able to overthrow the current regime in Armenia, can form as early as February, and the main role in this process will belong to the Armenian Diaspora, believes a well-known Armenian political scientist and public figure Ashot Grigoryan.
“We expect that an entire army of donors from the Diaspora, including foreigners, will come to Armenia in the process of overthrowing the authorities and organization of new presidential elections,” he said in an interview with Armenian reporters.
Grigoryan, who is also President of the Forum of Armenian Associations of Europe (FAAE), said that the year of 2016 was quite disastrous for Armenia, full of losses in all fronts of life. The country saw losses on the frontline, the poverty growth, collapse of the economy and unprecedented defeats in the international arena.
The expert said that the current government of Armenia has fully exhausted itself and now tries to escape, thereby even more harming both itself and the Armenian people.
“Sargsyan’s change of government and appointment of a new Prime Minister further aggravated the atmosphere of uncertainty in Armenia – they created only imitation of some changes,” the expert said.
Grigoryan is sure that Armenia’s new Prime Minister has failed to fulfill his responsibilities. “Collapse of our economy has led to the nullification of our independence and sovereignty,” he added.
The expert also talked about Armenian foreign Minister Eduard Nalbandian. “As for the diplomacy and foreign policy, Minister Nalbandian has turned from political tourist into a couch expert.”
He added that foreign diplomats have completely forgotten about Nalbandian’s existence.
Grigoryan noted that today there are people who want to invest in the Armenian economy and open enterprises in the country, but they are afraid of business doing because of huge corruption and total distrust towards the authorities in Armenia.
“The key to success is the overthrow of the current regime and formation of a new, workable and people's government – that is our only salvation today,” Grigoryan concluded.
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Rashid Shirinov is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow him on Twitter: @RashidShirinov
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