August 12, 2026
The declaration of independence is the birth certificate of our country, we do not agree that it should be burned, it is the wrong way for our country and future. Narek Karapetyan, head of the “Strong Armenia” faction, said this during the briefing.
“The declaration of our independence is the birthday of our country, how can we do without the birthday of our country? We are supporters of peace, but we also do not agree with the approach that we should light our birthday and pass the Constitution brought by Aliyev.
It is a wrong way for our country and future, we cannot light our birthday and accept a Constitution that they say. When the time comes, we will work hard to explain to the public how we see the way to peace. We will work for the establishment of peace, but we will offer such options that will not subordinate the interest of our country and nation,” Karapetyan said.
Answering the question whether he excludes that there will be people from his team who will vote in favor of the decisions of the CP, Karapetyan says that before entering the National Assembly, they agreed with their teammates that if they fear for their safety or freedom, they should come, understanding that they may be subject to political repression.
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