Nikol Pashinyan willing to discuss timing of snap elections with other political forces

Opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan, head of the parliamentary Yelk faction, says he believes that snap elections should take place within two months after the May 1 election of a Prime Minister. However, Pashinyan expressed readiness to discuss the issue with other political forces and organize the elections later.

Speaking to reporters in the parliament, Pashinyan emphasized that they have their ideas over the timing of the snap parliamentary elections, however they are willing to discuss the proposals of other political forces.

“We have our ideas, however different forces of the political arena are voicing concerns that if we want to ensure equal conditions for all, then we must do it the way for the political arena to get prepared for that event. We believe that the elections can be done within two months, however we find this topic to be discussable, that it can be done a bit later, however within the limits of logic, in order for the political arena to be more ready for it,” Pashinyan said.

Asked whether or not the snap elections are possible to be held within a year, Pashinyan said: “We believe that one year is a very long time, however the issue is discussable. All arguments must be weighed.”