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TIGRAN SARGSYAN SAYS ABSENCE OF CIVIL SOCIETY BRINGS TO CORRUPTION
ARMENPRESS
JUNE 9, 2011
YEREVAN
Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan delivered a speech June 8
at the "Glance to Russia" sitting within the framework of the World
Economic Forum in Vienna. The sitting was particularly dedicated to
the prospects of economic reforms in Russia, its membership to the
World Trade Organization, Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan customs union,
general integration processes, issues existing in the economy.
Armenpress correspondent reported from Vienna that in his speech
Armenian prime minister mainly referred to the role of state in the
price policy sphere, attempt of creation innovation center, investment
field, institutional reforms, corruption issues.
He said the first medicine against corruption is structural reforms.
The authorities need to have political will for fighting against
corruption. The prime minister said many processes ongoing in Russia
have direct impact on the processes in Armenia. It is agreed with the
fact that the two countries are working in a joint economic territory,
their mentality, cultural environment are very much alike.
Speaking about customs union Tigran Sargsyan said the Armenian side
has many times voiced the issue: it is senseless for Armenia to become
member of the customs union, stemming from economic reasons. Armenia
is WTO's member since 2003, export, import, tax liberal policies are
being carried out in the country. "It is senseless to become member of
the customs union as we do not have common border with the countries
of the customs union", he said.
Tigran Sargsyan also answered to the questions of the participants.
Referring to the role of state in the regulation of prices, he noted
that the government can be effective in case of existence of civil
society. "If there is no civil society, there is corruption. On the
other hand, the state must understand that the government wants to
build this society", the PM said.
One of the questions directed to the prime minister related to the
NK issue. "We are interested in regulation of Armenian-Azerbaijani
relations", Tigran Sargsyan said, adding that the OSCE Minsk Group
is close to success and the latest statement of the Presidents of
the United States, France and Russia was an evidence of this.
According to him, the Armenian side agrees with the main provisions
of the statement and is ready to demonstrate political will to reach
an agreement as soon as possible.
"In our opinion, all objective prerequisites exist for it. Our
Azerbaijani counterparts also need to demonstrate political will and
be ready to sign an agreement that will serve as a basis for further
talks," PM Tigran Sargsyan stated.
ARMENPRESS
JUNE 9, 2011
YEREVAN
Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan delivered a speech June 8
at the "Glance to Russia" sitting within the framework of the World
Economic Forum in Vienna. The sitting was particularly dedicated to
the prospects of economic reforms in Russia, its membership to the
World Trade Organization, Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan customs union,
general integration processes, issues existing in the economy.
Armenpress correspondent reported from Vienna that in his speech
Armenian prime minister mainly referred to the role of state in the
price policy sphere, attempt of creation innovation center, investment
field, institutional reforms, corruption issues.
He said the first medicine against corruption is structural reforms.
The authorities need to have political will for fighting against
corruption. The prime minister said many processes ongoing in Russia
have direct impact on the processes in Armenia. It is agreed with the
fact that the two countries are working in a joint economic territory,
their mentality, cultural environment are very much alike.
Speaking about customs union Tigran Sargsyan said the Armenian side
has many times voiced the issue: it is senseless for Armenia to become
member of the customs union, stemming from economic reasons. Armenia
is WTO's member since 2003, export, import, tax liberal policies are
being carried out in the country. "It is senseless to become member of
the customs union as we do not have common border with the countries
of the customs union", he said.
Tigran Sargsyan also answered to the questions of the participants.
Referring to the role of state in the regulation of prices, he noted
that the government can be effective in case of existence of civil
society. "If there is no civil society, there is corruption. On the
other hand, the state must understand that the government wants to
build this society", the PM said.
One of the questions directed to the prime minister related to the
NK issue. "We are interested in regulation of Armenian-Azerbaijani
relations", Tigran Sargsyan said, adding that the OSCE Minsk Group
is close to success and the latest statement of the Presidents of
the United States, France and Russia was an evidence of this.
According to him, the Armenian side agrees with the main provisions
of the statement and is ready to demonstrate political will to reach
an agreement as soon as possible.
"In our opinion, all objective prerequisites exist for it. Our
Azerbaijani counterparts also need to demonstrate political will and
be ready to sign an agreement that will serve as a basis for further
talks," PM Tigran Sargsyan stated.