Ex-Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan has announced the decision to quit the Republican Party of Armenia.

In a statement shared on Facebook Abrahamyan has said “the decision was not an easy one” considering the twenty years of his membership in the party.

Hovik Abrahamyan has expressed gratitude to fellow party members for the effective joint work.  He has  also thanked the former and current officials of the state establishments, the heads of Armenian provinces, cities and villages, to thousands of compatriots “for the achievements we have reached together.”

The ex-PM has said he’ll stay involved in politics. “I’m confident I have enough power, knowledge and experience to serve the state and the people. I will continue to live and work for the sake of Armenia.”