Turkish-Armenian lawmaker planning to visit Yerevan to meet PashinyanMay 31, 2018 - 12:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish lawmaker of Armenian origin from the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP) Garo Paylan is planning to visit Yerevan in the near future and meet with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Akunq.net reports. Commenting on the latest developments in Armenia, Paylan said the quick success of the movement headed by Pashinyan was a pleasant surprise for him. According to him, during his last visit to Yerevan, he met with the future prime minister and other members of Yelk bloc. Paylan visited Armenia in September to participate in the conference "Mutual Trust, Unity and Responsibility". Paylan recalled that Pashinyan and his supporters considered themselves "a very modest party," but he told them that he was closely following their activity and programs, and that there was much in common between the ideology of the Armenian bloc and that of the HDP. “I also told them that they will succeed one day, and that I will help them in every possible way. But I did not expect success to come so fast,” he said. “Six months after my visit, they made a peaceful revolution in Armenia, forcing the authorities to listen to the voice of the oppressed, the poor and those in need. I am planning to come to Armenia very soon, after the elections in Turkey, and personally meet Mr. Pashinyan.” Tens of thousands of Armenians took to the street to protest against the ruling authorities for several weeks in April-May. As a result of the civil disobedience campaign, former Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan was forced to resign, while the parliament elected Pashinyan, than an opposition lawmaker and protest leader, as the country’s new PM. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. |