PAP NOT TO JOIN THE COALITION GOVERNMENT

ARMENPRESS
24 May, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, MAY 24, ARMENPRESS: Prosperous Armenia Party chairman Gagik
Tsarukyan issued a statement on the political decision of the party;
PAP will not to come forth in the coalition Government. PAP press
service informed Armenpress, the statement runs as follows:

“Dear compatriots,

Sisters, brothers,

‘~R Prosperous Armenia” party’s 6th congress ‘cornerstone issues were
aimed at the establishment of the idea to make significant changes
in the lives of the nation.

Throughout pre-election campaign the party held the same stance. At
the meetings PAP presented the citizens the party’s comprehensive
program. I have always stated in my speeches that I am not seeking
personal benefit; moreover I noted I am ready to have certain losses
in order to maintain the confidence of the people.

During May 6 Parliamentary Elections PAP has gained about half a
million of votes. The electorate casting their ballots in favor
of PAP party trusts us and wants tangible changes in country’s
socio-economic life.

The election results did not guarantee a constitutional right to PAP
to form the Government. I officially declare that the Prosperous
Armenia Party does not consider appropriate to participate in the
formation of a coalition government.

PAP will continue to have a significant role in the political life
of our country. We are scheduling to have a very constructive and
balanced role in the social and political life of the country.

In the fifth convocation of the Parliamentary Assembly PAP faction
will be active and operative. I promise that PAP MPs will always voice
the alarms of the citizens, protect the rights and the interests of
our compatriots.

I wish all the success and productive work to the new formed Government
for the welfare of our country and the people’~R.