YEREVAN—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) will not take part in the government of Hovig Abrahamian. This decision was announced in a statement issued by the ARF Supreme Council of Armenia, ahead of its biennial regional meeting, known as the Supreme Convention, which is scheduled to begin today (April 18).
The ARF Supreme Council said that given its complete responsibility and accountability for the party’s policies during its tenure, the body deemed it important to convey its positions regarding the current situation in Armenia prior to the start of the party’s Supreme Convention.
“Today, the Republic of Armenia is facing complex domestic and foreign challenges. As a result of the socio-economic policies of the government a significant portion of the population has lost confidence in the future and is demanding fundamental reforms. We are convinced that these issues can be resolved by creating an atmosphere of peaceful coexistence by uniting the social and political forces,” said the ARF in the statement.
“The Armenian Revolutionary Federation has formulated its vision of radical reforms to create a new system of governance, as has been articulated through a seven point political and economic plan. We are confident that the step-by-step yet complete realization of those points will bring the country out of this severe situation and will guarantee the citizens free and prosperous life. We will continue to demand the implementation of our program while aspiring to bring together a wide cross section of the population and political forces,” explained the statement.
The statement noted that the ARF has decided:
1. To not take part in the new government;
2. To monitor the government’s actions and activities and base our approach and cooperation with them on its implementation of our proposed program;
3. To continue to work in the opposition field by on the one had aspire to bring together popular and political forces under our national values and our proposed solutions, while on the other hand help avoid instability in the country.
“Our goal is and has been to strengthen Armenia’s statehood and to ensure a decent and prosperous life for our citizens,” explained the statement.
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Our homeland it’s at the infancy stage of developing to a fair and prosperous statehood. After all corruption still exist in the US and other countries well after 400 years
Bravo to the ARF for taking a bold stand for positive change in Armenia. They must somehow get the other opposition parties to join with them in getting the change process started. As a nation we have reached the 11th hour and unless radical changes are made our future is bleak at best. Three cheers for the ARF leadership.
Just as well. Armenia does not need the burden of the economic constriction and societal conformity that comes from a socialist agenda.
Supreme Council Wow…
What a great move, So now they can criticize Armenia more without taking any blame for it as they have done since the Independence and for the 70 years prior to that.
Corruption is our illness,instead of looking at the US and
say corruption exists after 400 years
Let’s look at the Swiss, Germans, Sweds & Japaneese as our rollmodel