YEREVAN.- There no equal political force to the Armenian National Congress (ANC) in the entire post-Soviet area, head of opposition bloc said.

Head of ANC Levon Ter-Petrosyan said the opposition bloc is accepted by the international community.

“All top officials visiting Armenia meet with president, prime minister, foreign minister and me. They realize ANC is a serious counterbalance to the authorities,” he told the voters in Yeghvard town.

The opposition bloc is scheduled to hold meetings with voters in Abovyan, Charentsavan and Hrazdan on Thursday.

Armenian National Congress (ANC) is an opposition bloc founded in 2008 after presidential elections. During the August 1, 2008, rally in Yerevan the first President of Armenia and ANC leader Levon Ter-Petrosyan announced formation of the bloc. ANC comprises 18 parties and political forces.

ANC proportional list includes 119 names. It has also nominated MP candidates with the majority election system.