Former Armenian Parliament's chief: "Armenia has become captive of its past"

It does not contribute to peace, stability and economic flourishing. If we took into account the advantages of transporting energy deliveries from Azerbaijan and Turkish investment to Armenian economy, we can realize the importance of the of normalizing relations for us and for the whole South Caucasus, reads the article 'Armenian is the captive of its past' by Arthur Bagdasarian, former chairman of Armenian parliament, leader of oppositional party 'Orinats Erkir' published in Wall Street Journal, APA reports.

Noting that parliamentary elections will be held in Armenia in May, and nine months later presidential elections, Bagdasarian said that Armenia is in cross-road now.

According to him, there are forces trying to falsify elections in Armenia, that is why there is need for foreign observers.

Armenian politician considers that the Nagorno Karabakh conflict reduces strategical importance of Armenia and South Caucasus.

He stressed that talented persons, who do not believe prospective of Armenia, have abandoned Armenia and people suffer from non-democratic political system and corruption.