Armen Ashotyan, Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Relations, wrote in his Facebook page:
“My indirect debates with the current government over the foreign policy and Artsakh issue are becoming a tradition. Of course, during the fall session I will voice most of the debates at the National Parliament hall. Today I will touch upon some of the views voiced by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the press conference.
1.Artsakh:
It becomes obvious that the Prime Minister constantly mitigates the tough statements made on May 9 on the changes of negotiation formats, bringing the process to its initial state: willingness to continue negotiations with Azerbaijan under the mediation of the Minsk Group co-chairs, necessity of rebuilding the atmosphere of confidence before the settlement scenario and the strict and full implementation of previously achieved agreements (Vienna, St. Petersburg, Geneva), the right of the Karabakh people to decisive speech at the appropriate stage of the settlement process.
2.Russia:
I think the statement that puts the main responsibility for preventing the possible resumption of a war on Russia is vulnerable. Of course, Russia’s influence in the South Caucasus is enormous. However, repeating that idea for several times, Nikol Pashinyan on one hand releases Ilham Aliyev from the responsibility for the resumption of war, on the other hand, underestimates the visible interests and actions of other superpowers in the region.
3.EU:
No right conclusions have been drawn after the disappointment expressed during the visit to Brussels. Accusing the EU of neglecting its own principles and emphasizing the “more for more” provision, the Prime Minister once again forgot that this provision applies not in case of voicing more sophisticated slogans or more emotional statements, but rather in case of quicker reforms, more institutional solutions, and more tangible results. Whereas, Armenia has not fulfilled any single action or reform envisaged by the Comprehensive Agreement so far”.