Sharmazanov: Armenian-American relations will not suffer because of Yerevan`s vote on Jerusalem in UN
ArmInfo. Armenia's vote in the UN on the issue of Jerusalem was based on the national interests of the country. This was stated at the press conference in Yerevan by the vice speaker of the Armenian parliament, press secretary of the ruling Republican Party Eduard Sharmazanov.
Asked why Armenia did not abstain from voting on this issue, such as neighboring Georgia, and after that Yerevan's relations with Washington will not deteriorate, Sharmazanov noted: "Georgia has its own priorities, Armenia has its own." Armenia in the UN voted based on the logic of the negotiation process, UN resolutions and their national interests, we should not contribute to the steps that will create additional tension in Jerusalem, which contradict the interests of the Armenian community." He stressed that Armenia is well aware of the need to comply with international formats and agreements on various issues, being involved in the negotiation process on the Karabakh settlement. "We demand from the international community the observance of the agreements reached within the framework of the generally accepted format, how can we do otherwise in similar situations," said the vice-speaker.
At the same time, he did not express any concerns about the possible deterioration of the Armenian- American relations on the background of Armenia's last vote in the UN. "Armenian-American relations are at a high level, and we must make efforts to further intensify them," he said, adding that because of Yerevan's position in the UN on the Jerusalem issue, Armenia's national interests are not in danger, since she did the same, like many member countries of the organization.
Armenia in the UN voted against the resolution on the recognition of the United States as the capital of Jerusalem. Against the document, 128 countries voted. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump promised to deprive these countries of Washington's assistance.
Earlier, Trump issued a statement recognizing the United States of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This statement received a negative assessment of the international community, with the exception of several countries.