STEPAN DEMIRCHIAN AGREE TO TV DEBATE WITH ROBERT KOCHARIANFebruary 24, 2003 - 18:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The opposition candidate for the Armenian president, who has reached the second round of the elections, leader of People party of Armenia Stepan Demirchian has agreed to participate in a TV debate with the acting leader of the state Robert Kocharian standing for the second term. As reported by "Arminfo" agency, S.Demirchian said in an interview to NTV Russian company. In his words, he does not see any problems in measuring with Robert Kocharian. "Certainly, I am ready if the other candidate wishes to speed up his defeat," - he said. Let us note that at the suggestion of the Public Television Company of Armenia the presidential contenders have to present their stands on Armenian foreign policy and the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, as well as the domestic situation in the country, social and economic problems.![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |