RPA member: Prosperous Armenia leader was our partner![]() December 15, 2012 - 19:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The leader of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) parliamentary group slammed the rumors suggesting Prosperous Armenia’s decision on the presidential elections was taken under the pressure of the ruling authorities. “No pressure was exerted during the pre-election period. As for Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan, he was our partner, let alone the friendly relations,” Galust Sahakyan said. RPA representative Sukias Avetisyan, in turn, noted that Prosperous Armenia’s decision came as no surprise to him, considering the party members’ recent disagreements on the issue. ![]() ![]() 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 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |