Armenia Has to Answer Lavrov As An Equal Partner
One of the main principles proclaimed by the Armenian authorities is to strengthen sovereignty in foreign policy and to treat as equal partners with other countries. This, of course, is a very important goal, promoting the advancement of Armenia's external interests and strengthening its positions. However, this goal requires rather delicate tools and visionary not only in external but also in domestic politics. Internal political actions that receive tough response by external actors and influence on public moods undermine Armenia's sovereignty.
The fight against corruption and the disclosure of crimes, the implementation of fair trial and the preservation of the law are the main goals of any democratic country and the natural demand of the Armenian public. But in fact, some of the steps taken in this direction, or rather, the lack of clearness of these steps, create serious foreign political problems and security challenges for Armenia.
The unprecedented tough reaction of the Russian Federation to the CSTO Secretary General's case was, in essence, an obvious interference in the internal political processes in Armenia. This intervention was conditioned by the fact that Yuri Khachaturov is a CSTO acting representative at present and such an incident connected with his name is an indirect blow to the authority of the whole structure and its member states. And the Armenian authorities today have a problem to respond as "equal partners" on the one hand, and to prevent the possible risks on the other hand.
Armenia has succeeded in promoting its interests in the geopolitical space thanks to its transparent and predictable foreign policy. In all cases, when these principles were violated, Armenia had serious problems. And now it would be less risky if official Yerevan presented the situation to CSTO partners in advance, replaced Y. Khachaturov with another official and then only touched upon internal issues related to him.
In the current situation, the Armenian authorities will need a lot of effort to understand their Russian counterparts, to prevent further possible risks to Armenia's sovereignty. This will be an important tangent of the declared path of equal partnership.
-
17:08
The regular session of the Anti-corruption Policy Council takes place in Jermuk
-
15:05
The Prime Minister sends congratulatory messages to the supreme leader of Iran and the President of Iran
-
11:11
Armenia sends earthquake aid to Turkey
-
10:43
Commemoration of the Pontiff St. Sahak Partev
-
09:16
Some roads are closed and difficult to pass in Armenia
-
19:55
Phone conversation of the Foreign Minister of Armenia with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs
-
18:30
Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Khachaturyan meet
-
18:20
Ararat Mirzoyan with Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group of France Brice Roquefeuil
-
17:01
Humans could land on Mars within 10 years, Musk predicts
-
16:45
France, US urge 'immediate' end to Nagorno Karabakh blockade
-
16:01
Blockaded Nagorno Karabakh launches fundraiser to support quake-hit Syria
-
15:59
Earthquake death toll in Turkey rises to 18,342
-
15:43
Ararat Mirzoyan Held a Telephone Conversation with Sergey Lavrov
-
15:06
French president rules out fighter jet supplies to Ukraine in near future
-
14:47
5 Day Weather Forecast in Armenia
-
14:44
President Vahagn Khachaturyan wrote a note in the book of condolences opened in the Embassy of Syria in Armenia
-
14:20
Azerbaijan’s provocations impede establishment of peace and stability – Armenian FM tells Russian Co-Chair of OSCE MG
-
12:57
France representation to OSCE: Paris calls on Azerbaijan to restore freedom of movement through Lachin corridor
-
11:40
Command of Kosovo forces highly appreciated preparation of Armenian peacekeepers
-
10:16
The United States withdrew from sanctions against Syria for six months the provision of assistance after the earthquake
day
week
month
Humidity: %
Wind: km/h