YEREVAN. – Deputy of Prosperous Armenia Vahan Babayan talked to the demonstrators, who gathered across the Armenian National Assembly) building on Friday in a protest against the Armenian-Russian agreement on natural gas.

Babayan said he would stand next to protesters to prevent police from illegal actions. The MP said the debate continues in the parliament. He urged more protesters to gather near the parliament, since MPs are unable to struggle alone.

Vahan Babayan said Prosperous Armenia would vote against the agreement. In turn, activists called on MPs to give up their mandates and join them in the street.