YEREVAN. – Armenian Parliament Speaker welcomes cooperation with the opposition, in particular the Armenian National Congress (ANC).

“If they are ready, we are also ready to cooperate as it is in the interests of state. I have already offered to turn the platform of the parliament into a platform for discussion and criticism. We should discuss each problem and reform in the National Assembly. If there is a reasonable point of view the authorities are always ready to listen, regardless of who it is voiced by,” Abrahamyan told journalists on Monday.

Speaking of early elections, Abrahamyan noted any earl elections discredit the country.  “There is no need for early elections, as there is only a year left for the next elections. It is a short period of time and both the opposition and the authorities should better prepare for it,” he added.  

Armenian Speaker said the electoral code is being amended and they are trying to discuss opposition’s proposals as well. “For us, it is important that the electoral code should be accepted by all political forces,” he stressed.

Abrahamyan forecasted that the ANC will gain seats in the National Assembly after parliamentary election, noting that number of seats depends on people’s will.