HAK promises to 'open brackets' Dec 27
The Political Council of the Armenian National Congress (HAK) today convened a sitting to determine the format of HAK's participation in February's election.
"The participants adopted a decision which will be published on December 27," HAK Coordinator Levon Zurabyan said adding that they are still holding consultations on the document.
HAK MPs Nikol Pashinyan and Hrant Margaryan did not participate in the meeting.
When asked whether the opposition bloc was going to support Hrant Bagratyan as a presidential nominee, Mr Zurabyan said, "The decision will open all brackets and make everything clear for you."
With regard to HAK leader Levon Ter-Petrosyan's decision not to run for president, the HAK coordinator said, "Levon Ter-Petrosyan clearly substantiated his decision. However, some media representatives and political figures concluded that with the decision Levon Ter-Petrosyan announced his intention to leave politics. He does not have such an intention. Levon Ter-Petrosyan simply decided not to stand for president."
When asked to explain the purpose of the speculations, Mr Zurabyan said, "They obviously aim to discredit our electorate and the army of our supporters. But I want to say that we are continuing our struggle and we are determined to achieve our goal, i.e. to establish democracy, constitutional order and the rule of law in Armenia.
