According to Samvel Meliksetyan, engaging with experts close to the authorities offers a chance to influence political decisions made by the Azerbaijani government.
The former minister of the unrecognized NKR, currently on trial in Baku, told his family that the judicial process lacks "any signs of objectivity and fairness."
JAMnews has learned some details about the closed-door discussions. Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan did not rule out the possibility of holding the next meeting in Baku.
The parliamentary majority, meaning MPs from Armenia’s ruling party, rejected the initiative from the opposition faction “I Have Honour.” This is not the first failed attempt to start an impeachment process
Gyumri mayor Vardan Gukasyan and seven others have been detained on suspicion of extortion and bribery. All details known at the time of publication, including reactions from authorities and the opposition.
Priest Aram Zograbyan said in an interview that clergymen were pressured to “take part in rallies organised by a political party.” Among those detained is the head of the Aragatsotn Diocese, a nephew of the Catholicos of All Armenians.
The parliamentary commission spent three and a half years investigating the circumstances of the 2020 war, questioning officials including the prime minister. But the findings have been classified.
Arman Tatoyan announced he will lead the “Wings of Unity” initiative, outlining his vision for relations with Russia and a peaceful agenda with Azerbaijan.
Analysts in Baku note that the congressmen who initiated the bill have been observed over the years engaging in pro-Armenian lobbying in the United States