Tuesday, April 24 2018 11:44

ArmInfo.The PACE co-rapporteurs on monitoring in Armenia welcomed the decision of the Prime Minister of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan to resign.

Thus, according to the statement of the co-rapporteurs Giuseppe  Galati and Yulia Levochkina, they welcome the bold decision of the  Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan to leave the office  and defuse tension  in the country.

At the same time, they expressed hope that the country will have a  constructive dialogue between all political forces in finding a  long-term solution to the current situation, in accordance with the  country's Constitution.

The co-rapporteurs also called for the release of all detainees  arrested  during the peaceful rally and to  respect the right of  citizens on  peaceful assemblies.

At the same time, they expressed concern about the reports of the  Ombudsman of Armenia about the increased hatred and even incitement  to violence against individuals in social networks and called for  respect for the fundamental rights of all citizens.

It should be noted that on April 23, in the afternoon, newly elected  Prime Minister of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan resigned. He was compelled  to do this under  unceasing protests of many thousands throughout the  republic. The leader of the "Make a step" movement, MP Nikol  Pashinyan said at a rally on the Republic Square on April 23 that  there will be no vendetta or persecution of individuals.