Vahagn Shirkhanyan, Board member, Social Democratic Hnchakyan party, does not see any difference between the opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC) and the authorities, Tert.am reported. The negotiations will not change the system, that is, lead the country out of the critical situation.
Programs and ideologies are not competing. Such competition might result in resignation or early elections, Shirkhanyan said. "Resignations are normally culminations of a severe political struggle. Now, however, we are witnessing a interpersonal struggle rather than a political one," he said.
He finds it difficult to explain the reasons for the ANC's consent to start negotiations. On the other hand, the Armenian authorities' motives are obvious. "The authorities entered into a dialogue because of the radical Opposition that was struggling in the streets. The authorities were able to persuade them into negotiations, which was beneficial to the authorities themselves," Shirkhanyan said.
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