Union for National Self-Determination party leader Paruyr Hayrikyan has already submitted documents to the Central Election Committee (CEC) to get officially registered as a presidential candidate.

“The election program I’m going to bring to life in the coming two years will ensure people’s right to self-determination. I’ve been a leader and guided people to establishment of independence and democracy,” Mr. Hayrikyan said, deeming it a tough challenge for other candidates to rival him.

Submission of documents for February 18 presidential polls launched on December 25 to run through January 4.