ArmInfo. The Republican Party of Armenia and David Shahnazaryan (RPA parliamentary candidate - Ed.) Have long since failed the early parliamentary elections. So commented on. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan to Shakhnazaryan's statement that today's rally of My Step bloc is aimed at failing the upcoming elections.
Touching upon the statement of the other party, Sasna Tsrer, about the need to form a government of consent, Pashinyan said that he sees no need for this, since a government with a broad public mandate has already been formed.
Referring to another statement by a member of the Sasna Tsrer party, Zhirayr Sefilyan, that the new parliament, which will be formed after the elections on December 9, will last a maximum of 1-1.5 years since the main reforms have not been implemented, and. In particular, the prime minister said: "What are the main changes that we have not implemented? I am convinced that everyone will have a long life in Armenia. As for the new parliament, it is elected to carry out its activities and will function in accordance with the established deadlines, unless of course there are other circumstances. It is up to the people. This parliament will be legitimate, enjoying the confidence of the people, and everyone should take this into account, since these elections will be free, fair, independent and transparent. "
At the same time, he assured that today international organizations are fixing that freedom of speech in Armenia is at an unprecedented high level. According to the prime minister, even European ambassadors are talking about this, and a parliament elected in such conditions will naturally be legitimate, strong and endowed with the mandate of the people.
Touching upon the statement of Zhirayr Sefilyan about the need to conduct a revolution in Artsakh in order to avoid a "explosion", Pashinyan noted that he had already spoken on this issue and expressed full support for the current authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh. "I am convinced that regular elections will be held in Artsakh, with which the people will form a legitimate authority. Moreover, I am convinced that on all issues related to Artsakh, the Artsakh people have a decisive word, and this is how we perceive the NKR," . prime minister
On the question of what to expect people after the elections, Pashinyan said that the economic revolution. He also did not talk about possible changes in the government, urging to wait for the election results.