Ahead of the parliamentary elections to be held on June 7, the opposition field has mostly been formed. Their lists are published, their programs are presented. The general agenda is evident in the programs: peace, economic development, overcoming poverty, restoring justice, national revival and unity.

Now that the foundation is laid, it is time to form and strengthen the idea of ​​”collective opposition” in the public consciousness. This is no longer about individual efforts, but about a common goal. I believe that this collective opposition will win the elections.

However, just winning is not enough. A higher bar should be set. I mentioned this idea in my previous post and will continue to repeat it. The goal should not be simply to prevent Pashinyan from returning to power, but also to ensure that his party does not even cross the threshold of entering the parliament.

Only then will we be able to finally close the page of the past eight years, leaving that period and memories in the pages of history.

Former RA Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan

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