MP from Heritage opposition party commented on Prosperous Armenia’s refusal to join the new coalition.
“I have no doubts as to Prosperous Armenia’s meeting the interests of political majority. The party’s decision doesn’t change anything, as it won’t become opposition,” Stepan Safaryan said.
Dwelling on recent parliamentary elections, the MP noted that the political forces included in the coalition fulfilled the provisions of the coalition memorandum, maintaining the balance of power and increasing mandates at the expense of other political forces.
“According to polling results, Prosperous Armenia garnered about half a million votes. These people voted for our party, out of faith in us and the demand for tangible changes in the country’s social and economic life. Given the election outcomes, Prosperous Armenia has no constitutional possibility to participate in government formation and implement its programs. Thus, I declare that our party doesn’t deem participation in coalition formation reasonable,” the statement by party leader Gagik Tsarukyan reads.
“Prosperous Armenia will continue to play a significant role in Armenia’s political life, having constructive and balanced participation in the social-political life of the country,” the party head said.
