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    SERVE THE INTERESTS OF A BUSINESSMAN
    Interview by ARMAN GALOYAN

    Lragir.am
    28/09/2010

    The power decided to give up its intention to make amendments to the
    Law on Language. Nevertheless, the Law on General Education will be
    amended, which involves the opening of foreign-language schools. We
    talked about it with a deputy from the ARF, member of the Parliamentary
    Commission for Education and Science Lilit Gasparyan.

    Why did the power decide not to amend the Law on Language?

    This reminds the search of a black cat in a dark room. I cannot
    remember a case when hearings in the parliament were held without the
    developed text of the law draft. This is the reason why I think that
    the discussions were effective. ARF Dashnaktsutyun, from the beginning
    refused the project, which was introduced before the parliament in
    spring. We proposed to organize a second reading and convene a hearing.

    The project, approved during the first reading did not become a topic
    of discussion. Even the law draft, which has recently been discussed in
    our commission, has not been discussed at hearings. The Minister orally
    promised to withdraw the amendments to the Law on Language from the
    bill. Various opinions were issued at hearings, and I do not know what
    our commission will discuss at the next session. I cannot comment on
    oral promises. Especially since I cannot imagine how the permission to
    open foreign-language schools can dock with the Law on Language about
    teaching the Armenian language. My attitude remains the same - no.

    So, schools will nevertheless be opened?

    Yes, and the power and the political majority, apparently, do not
    refrain from their intention to open foreign-language schools because
    they serve the interests of a concrete businessman who wants to
    open a school in Armenia. The approach is evident - public education
    sphere is seen as advantageous for investments. Each step of the power
    refutes the previous step. I think they are on the way of deepening
    their failures. They could at least think beforehand and introduce
    before the parliament a normal document. All this is grounded by the
    fact that the interests of a concrete businessman - Ruben Vardanyan
    are served. Even Ashotyan admitted that the school already has its
    website, so the plan is in force and the construction is not stopped
    either. These hearings confused everything even more. I would respect
    Ruben Vardanyan more if he made investments in the public school. I
    think, at a certain point, he was promised help to open a school and
    now they try to fulfill their promise at any cost.




    From: A. Papazian
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