Armenia: Kocharyan says will head bloc of parties in June electionsApril 5, 2021 - 18:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan will head a bloc of parties at snap parliamentary elections scheduled for June 20, Kocharyan himself said in an interview with Russia's Channel One on Monday, April 5. “I have led the country for 10 years but I have been non-partisan. I will participate as the leader of a bloc of parties, most likely of two parties,” he said, but did not specify which parties would join forces in the upcoming vote. Also Monday, leader of the ruling My Step bloc, lawmaker Lilit Makunts said Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is expected to resign at the end of April. Pashinyan announced on March 18 that Armenia will hold snap parliamentary elections on June 20. The PM came under fire after signing a statement with the Russian and Azerbaijani Presidents to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh almost 45 days after the start of the military hostilities. Under the deal, the Armenian side was forced to return all the seven regions surrounding Karabakh, having lost a part of Karabakh itself in hostilities. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |