Statement of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Republican Party faction
We positively assess the fact that in the National Assembly discussions, four parliamentary factions voiced almost all the concerns in terms of resolving the situation in the country. Part of the concerns voiced by the Republican Party during the question-and-answer session with the Prime Minister candidate was answered, but the most important ones remained unanswered. Those questions are not only the cornerstone of the Republican Party but also of our tomorrow’s country.
The Republican Party silently and unanswered accepted the accusations that in reality had little to do with it. It accepted for the sake of the country, for the sake of tomorrow, with the hope that those who should have perceived our speech, would have.
Now, taking into consideration the imperative to return the country to a steady process, taking note of stances and voting results in the Prime Minister’s election process on May 1, on behalf of the Republican Party faction, I declare:
On May 8, the Republic of Armenia will have a constitutionally elected Prime Minister.
The Republican Party of Armenia will not nominate a Prime Minister candidate.
The Republican Party of Armenia will support the candidate nominated by 1/3 of the parliament to become Prime Minister.
We call for immediately ceasing the unacceptable situation, opening the streets and highways of the capital and the republic, urgently stopping the next blockade of the airport, the propaganda of intolerance and returning to the required action field by constitutional route.
Vahram Baghdasaryan
Head of Republican Party faction