Gagik Tsarukyan Issues a Statement

The leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, Gagik Tsarukyan, has issued a statement on his Facebook page, which in particular states:

“Dear compatriots, recently there has been an artificial exacerbation of anti-Russian sentiments in Armenia, actively implemented by anti-Armenian and anti-state forces. The ultimate goal of those forces is to sever the friendly ties between our two peoples.

As an example, it should be noted that the thesis is being introduced into Armenian society that it is necessary to revise the military agreement with Russia, which would lead to the removal of the Russian 102nd military base from our country. I believe we all understand that this is not only the dream of Turkey and Azerbaijan, which constantly threaten us with war and annihilation, but it also creates fertile ground for disrupting the already fragile peace throughout the region.

I want to clearly state that I, as the president of the largest opposition political force in the Republic of Armenia, the Prosperous Armenia Party, as a political figure, and as a citizen, will do everything to prevent provocations aimed at creating anti-Russian sentiments in our country. I am confident that for the development of Armenia and the strengthening of our country's security and independence, we must further deepen and strengthen our relations with the Russian Federation based on mutual respect and fraternal age-old relationships, both in bilateral formats and within the frameworks of the CIS, EEU, CSTO, and other political, economic, and military formats that will be mutually beneficial for our two peoples. May God protect us all!”