Armenia’s ruling Republican Party prioritizes security: deputy chairmanFebruary 27, 2017 - 13:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) is placing the emphasis on the issue of security ahead of the parliamentary elections set to be held on April 2 this year, RPA deputy chairman Armen Ashotyan told reporters. “The upcoming parliamentary elections will be competitive,” Ashotyan said. “This can be explained not only by the involvement of various political forces, but also by the wide ideological horizon that the nominated political parties offer.” “The nomination of communists, ultra liberals, democrats and a host of other groups gives voters the opportunity to choose whatever party or ideology they favor,” he added. “The analysis of various slogans shows that the political forces have tried to put their own ambitions in line with the society’s expectations. The RPA is probably the only party to prioritize the issue of security above all else.” According to Ashotyan, the security factor is one of the most important issues currently facing the region. The entire Armenia, the society, each citizen irrespective of their political position need security and progress, he said. Top stories 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. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |