Expert says parties behind shadow system in Armenia![]() May 16, 2013 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The political parties themselves are behind the current shadow system in Armenia, a political expert said. Manvel Sargsyan urged the parties to understand the true concepts of the authorities and the opposition, adding that the parties were simply trying to retain their role in the political arena. “Different political forces have for years disputed the election results, whilst aware of the lack of free elections in the country,” the expert said. ![]() ![]() 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 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |