YEREVAN. - Armenian President’s proposal on declaring an amnesty should be considered in the context of previously voiced intention to ease political climate in the country, MP from Prosperous Armenia party Naira Zohrabyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

According to her, the March 1 convicts will also be released. The MP stressed amnesty will finally defuse domestic political tension and will improve country’s image in the world.

Zohrabyan noted that the previous amnesty positively affected situation in the country and was appraised by the world community.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has appealed to the parliament offering to declare an amnesty on the occasion of 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence.