RPA, Orinats Yerkir and Heritage join European People’s Party![]() February 10, 2012 - 13:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), Orinats Yerkir and Heritage opposition party have become members of European People's Party (EPP). The decision was taken at EPP convention in Brussels. Following four Armenian parties: RPA, Prosperous Armenia, Orinats Yerkir and Heritage filed an application for EPP membership in 2011. “RPA, as well as Orinats Yerkir and Heritage may further become EPP partners. Decision on accession to the party will be taken during a convention in February 2012,” head of EPP Wilfried Martens said during a meeting with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in December 2011. Caucasus Institute director said that the past year was not remarkable for outstanding foreign policy events in Armenia. Yerkir: serious reshuffle is expected at the Republican Party of Armenia after Tsarukyan’s refusal to join coalition. Zhamanak: the bureau of former Foreign Minister, however, refused to reply further questions on Oskanian’s plans. Stepan Safaryan says Prosperous Armenia’s decision doesn’t change anything, as it won’t become opposition. |