Levon Kocharyan, MP from the opposition Hayastan faction, said during a media briefing that he sees no point in forming an alliance with the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA).
Commenting on inter-opposition dynamics, Kocharyan noted that certain opposition groups tend to criticize Hayastan faction in an effort to solidify their own position in the political landscape.
“We’ve spoken about this. It happens. Sometimes we approach it with understanding. Some opposition forces want to strengthen their position and think that criticizing us or disagreeing with our actions might help them gain ground. In some cases, they cross the line, but we try to remain understanding,” he said.
When asked whether the faction considers any opposition group as acting against them, Kocharyan answered affirmatively.
Regarding the possibility of forming an electoral alliance with the RPA, he responded briefly: “There’s no point in that.”
Asked about whether they view the political force being shaped by businessman Samvel Karapetyan as a potential rival in future elections, Kocharyan said that naturally, when multiple parties compete, they become rivals by default.
“But if there’s a conviction that those forces will in no way join the Civil Contract party [the ruling party], then I welcome their participation,” he said.
Kocharyan added that since the main goal of all opposition forces is to prevent the current authorities from being re-elected, it’s possible to find common ground and avoid interfering with each other.
Earlier, Armenia’s second president Robert Kocharyan said that after the 2026 elections, only two political forces might enter parliament — the Hayastan alliance and a new party formed by Samvel Karapetyan — without mentioning the I Have Honor bloc. In response, former president Serzh Sargsyan noted that the RPA is currently engaged in other matters and wished success to those who plan to take part in elections.
