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    NO RADICAL CHANGES EXPECTED IN IRAN DESPITE REFORMIST ROHANI'S VICTORY
    Artak Barseghyan

    "Radiolur"
    18:16 03.07.2013

    Hassan Rohani's victory in the presidential elections in Iran was
    close to western democratic standards, Armenian MP of the Iranian
    Parliament Karen Khanlaryan told a press conference in Yerevan.

    Reformist Rohani's victory will not lead to radical changes in the
    country, Khanlaryan said. According to him, the President-elect is a
    reasonable politician, and one can expect tangible tactical changes
    in the domestic and foreign policies of the country.

    The MP said the Armenian community actively participated in the
    pre-election developments.

    During the campaign, the Armenian community addressed the candidates
    with a number of demands, namely to recognize the Armenian Genocide
    and involve Armenians in the work of executive bodies.

    "Now, after elections, we will try to establish contacts with Hassan
    Rouhani," Khanlaryan noted.

    He recalled that on the eve of April 24 Deputy Speaker of the
    Iranian parliament condemned the Armenian Genocide, earlier President
    Ahmadinejad had denounced the tragedy, while former president Khatami
    had visited Tsitsernakaberd.

    The Armenian community of Iran is estimated at 60,000-70,000. Many
    are leaving Iran because of socio-economic conditions, Khanlaryan said.

    Iranian Armenians mostly migrate to the United States and Canada,
    he added.

    "Armenians of Iran have no political problems," he said. Two Armenians
    are represented in the Iranian Parliament.




    From: A. Papazian
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