Astghik Gevorgyan. “My presence could help solve the problems of Yerevan” 08.05.2017

Our interlocutor is Astghik Gevorgyan – president of the Journalists’ Union – nominated in the 4^th place in the list of the Republican Party of Armenia in local elections. She says that the only reason that she wants to be a member of the council, it is the love towards Yerevan.

In previous elections, I used to think it would be hard, I was not sure  that I have to go to work in local government, but then I saw that my presence can help to solution to the problems of my favorite Yerevan because I have a fair approach, I have no personal interest. Given that over the years I have been very active member of the Council, I’ve done a lot of work, I thought, now if my strength is in place, why not to help Yerevan to take a step forward.

• Why should residents choose you and your party?

I cannot answer that question. Who is coming to the ballot box, they may think, why choose? I thank those who have trusted me, but I cannot say why. Perhaps it is because they know my name is not associated with unacceptable phenomena, know that I have the background, experience … I will be immodest if I commend me.  Let them assess by voting.  . Voters are free to select…

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