Bisharian: We hope relations with Russia will not impede EU contacts

Entry into the Customs Union and cooperation with Russia stem from the interests of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, the head of Orinats Yerkir parliamentary faction Heghine Biasharian stated during a briefing in the Armenian parliament today.

“The interests of the two states should not be separated. First of all, the security issue should be taken into account and then we can talk about the economic bloc,” she said.

H. Bisharian expressed hope that the Armenian authorities will show flexibility and Armenia’s relationship with Russia will not impede its contacts with the European Union. She at the same time expressed confidence that Armenia-EU relations will remain at the same level as before.

As regards the protests staged in Armenia in connection with the decision about entry into the Customs Union, Heghine Bisharian said that although society is complaining now, on the whole, the Armenians are in favor of closer ties with Russia.

In her words, almost every Armenian family has relatives or friends in Russia. Therefore all Armenians want their compatriots to feel at ease in Russia.