Armenian oppositionist says restructurisation important

The leader of the Armenian Pan-National Movement (APNM) has highlighted the need of structural changes in the opposition alliance.
Addressing the party's special session on Saturday, Aram Manukyan said that it is now time for the Armenian National Congress to implement organizational and structural reforms.
"The political situation has changed. Given that the authorities will try – true to their style – to split up the opposition, they will create false opposition streams; they are already in the process of doing so. Our opinion is that we have reached a situation that is going to be more effective in terms of resisting challenges," he said.Manukyan said the APNM has always pursued bold policies and been always ready to initiate reforms. He promised to enrich the party with more non-partisans and representatives of intellectual circles.
"We have discussed the issue with the youth who are more disposed to reforms. A higher liberalization will help involve different social groups and circles of the society, raising their participation in decision-making processes, as well as their protection level," he added.
Manukyan said the plan to create a separate political force called Armenian National Congress, does not imply political force's dissolution.
"The APNM maintains its charter and its membership in different international organizations. This step helps preserve all the structures; it takes advantage of all the informative, professional and territorial resources and potentials," said Manukyan.
Noting that the moment for reforms has matured, the politician expressed belief that the session will vote in favor of the proposed plan.   Read more... (259 words)

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