Turkish-Armenian lawmaker planning to visit Yerevan to meet PashinyanMay 31, 2018 - 12:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish lawmaker of Armenian origin from the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP) Garo Paylan is planning to visit Yerevan in the near future and meet with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Akunq.net reports. Commenting on the latest developments in Armenia, Paylan said the quick success of the movement headed by Pashinyan was a pleasant surprise for him. According to him, during his last visit to Yerevan, he met with the future prime minister and other members of Yelk bloc. Paylan visited Armenia in September to participate in the conference "Mutual Trust, Unity and Responsibility". Paylan recalled that Pashinyan and his supporters considered themselves "a very modest party," but he told them that he was closely following their activity and programs, and that there was much in common between the ideology of the Armenian bloc and that of the HDP. “I also told them that they will succeed one day, and that I will help them in every possible way. But I did not expect success to come so fast,” he said. “Six months after my visit, they made a peaceful revolution in Armenia, forcing the authorities to listen to the voice of the oppressed, the poor and those in need. I am planning to come to Armenia very soon, after the elections in Turkey, and personally meet Mr. Pashinyan.” Tens of thousands of Armenians took to the street to protest against the ruling authorities for several weeks in April-May. As a result of the civil disobedience campaign, former Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan was forced to resign, while the parliament elected Pashinyan, than an opposition lawmaker and protest leader, as the country’s new PM. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |