June 16, 2012 - 18:12 AMT
Prosperous Armenia head pledges to protect his party members’ rights

Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan met with former foreign minister and second number of his party’s electoral list Vartan Oskanian.

The party head noted readiness to do the utmost under the law to ensure protection of his party members’ rights and interests. Mr. Tsarukyan further highly assessed Civilitas Foundation’s activity.

He also voiced willingness to invite a group of foreign lawyers and jurists if necessary.

National Security Service of Armenia conducts a criminal investigation into Civilitas Foundation, bringing money laundering charges against it.

Former Foreign Minister of Armenia and former head of Civilitas Foundation Vartan Oskanian issued a statement on the issue, claiming that the criminal case is politically motivated.