YEREVAN. - The authorities deliberately differentiate between the notions of dialogue and negotiations. They are trying to maneuver, said the coordinator of opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC) Levon Zurabyan.

He noted that the notion of negotiations implies definite results achieved through definite agreements, while the authorities try to avoid negotiations and stick to remote dialogue, an exchange of opinions.

’’We don’t have time for gossiping,’’ said Zurabyan, adding that ANC can choose more interesting interlocutor for gossip.

He also emphasized that sole means for productive dialogue is negotiation through authorized representatives.

Touching upon Serzh Sargsyan’s PACE statement that there is no need for early Parliament elections in Armenia, Zurabyan said that “tomorrow he might change his opinion.”

As for Serzh Sargsyan’s other statements at PACE speech, the opposition activist highlighted two major errors.

“Firstly, the president said that Armenia does not recognize NKR’s sovereignty because it respects territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. I hope this statement just slipped of his tongue and it will be remedied as soon as possible.”

According to ANC coordinator, Sargsyan’s statement that in case of new war, Azerbaijan will have privilege because Armenia did not prepare its people to war, is Sargsyan’s second blunder.

“Why are the people unprepared if there is a possibility of war? It does not fit the chief commander to make such statements,” said Zurabyan.