Expert: only Prosperous Armenia candidate can rival current leader![]() November 13, 2012 - 13:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The political forces are currently engaged in negotiations in search of candidates, Caucasus Institute Deputy Director said. As Sergey Minasyan told a press conference, all forces are seeking to exert influence on the political processes. “Serzh Sargsyan will have a strong rival, if Prosperous Armenia resolves to back another candidate, be it party leader Gagik Tsarukyan or ex-minister Vartan Oskanian,” the expert said, deeming current president favorite for presidency. Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Partner news |