The Armenian National Congress not only organizes rallies but also carries out a great deal of work, according to Suren Surenyants, member of Republic party’s political council.

“The legitimacy of the Armenian authorities is questioned. To improve the situation, reforms are needed. Otherwise, the aggravating political crisis will lead to change in power,” Mr. Surenyants said at a joint news conference with RPA (Republican Party of Armenia) member Artak Zakaryan.

Commenting on the Armenian-Turkish rapprochement, he said Armenia should ratify the protocols ahead of Turkey. “My opinion may differ from that of other ANC members. But it’s my personal view of the situation,” he said.

As to the Armenian Genocide resolution, Mr. Surenyants said it will hardly be passed in the Congress. “It’s somehow offending that the Armenian cause has become a plaything for Armenia,” he said.

For his part, Mr. Zakaryan remarked that the legitimacy of the country's leadership cannot be questioned by a 20000 rally. “All governing bodies function in accordance with the law and any talk about a domestic crisis is improper,” he said. In regard to the upcoming US House panel vote on the Armenian Genocide resolution, he said it’s “a problem of the US-Turkish relations”. “Armenia’s involvement in the process is limited to the activity of the Diaspora,” he said.