ArmInfo."I am Armenian citizen for five years , but I have been residing in Moscow, Karen Karapetyan, the Armenian prime Minister stated at today's press conference, answering the question wheter he will be included in proportional list of ruling Republican party, taking into consideration the requirement of permanent residence in the Republic of Armenia during recent five years.
According to the Electoral Code, Armenian National has a right to seek for lawmaker's post even if during recent five years he did not reside in the Republic Permanently, but has been staying at the territory of the Republic during terms set forth by regulations.
In this respect the Prime Minister noted that he does not know if the time he spent in Armenia is enough to that stated by Electoral Code. "I can say only that if I am not responsive to Electoral Code requirements to be registered as a lawmaker candidate, I will not appear in RPA list." At that he stated, that he will stand for the ruling party at the electoral race by his own work."