YEREVAN.- Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) has not yet made a decision on possibility of forming a coalition, PAP member, former Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said.

“I am categorically opposed to forming a coalition. I am against PAP’s “fake” coalition. If the coalition is formed I would continue my struggle,” he emphasized.

Asked whether he would leave the party if a coalition is formed, Oskanian advised that journalists should analyze and make a conclusion.

As regards PAP leader Gagik Tsarukyan’s opinion on coalition, Oskanian said he is presently considering all the viewpoints on the issue.  

Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has issued the preliminary results of the May 6 parliamentary elections.

Five parties and one political bloc will be represented in the 131-seat National Assembly (Parliament) of Armenia: Republican Party of Armenia – 44.05% (663,066 votes), Prosperous Armenia Party – 30.20% (454,684 votes), Armenian National Congress – 7.10% (106,910 votes), Heritage Party – 5.79% (87,095 votes), ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party – 5.73% (86, 296 votes), and Orinats Yerkir Party – 5.49% (82,690 votes).