Armenia`s ex-president on potential to form large opposition bloc in  Armenia

ArmInfo. A unique situation has developed in Armenia on the eve of state elections: strange questions are being raised-Ararat or Aragats-while issues of national identity and protecting the unity of the Armenian Church are not  being addressed. Second President of the Republic of Armenia Robert  Kocharyan stated this at a press conference on January 29.

According to him, the opposition currently has significant political  scope for cooperation on these issues, for synchronizing their  positions, and for working with the media. Ultimately, this  cooperation could lead to the formation of a large opposition bloc,  as the various opposition forces share similar approaches to  fundamental issues. Previously, there were disagreements between  individual politicians, between parties with a slightly liberal and  slightly socialist orientation. "I've participated in many electoral  processes, but I don't recall ever discussing the protection of the  Church and its unity. No one ever raised the issue of the national  identity of the Armenian people," Robert Kocharyan noted. He added  that all of this, taken together, has created a unique situation  today that could be translated into constructive cooperation between  representatives of the opposition forces.

The second president of the Republic of Armenia noted that, given  geopolitical developments that legitimize the rule of force, a unique  situation is being observed in the country's domestic political life.  "In one case, the situation partially favors the Armenian government,  in another, the opposition. The elections will reveal the results,"  the second president emphasized.