Opposition Boycotts Discussion on Government Program 2026–2031; Ex-President Kocharyan Arrested
Opposition parties boycotted the parliamentary discussion regarding the 2026–2031 government program. This event occurred alongside the arrest and subsequent transfer of former President Robert Kocharyan to the Anti-Corruption Committee. The Parliament Speaker proceeded with the session despite the political boycotts and related searches.
The opposition parties boycotted the parliamentary discussion on the government program for the period 2026 to 2031. This boycott coincided with the arrest of former President Robert Kocharyan. Meanwhile, deputies from the 'Strong Armenia' and 'Armenia' factions were also unable to register. As part of related legal measures, searches were conducted at the apartment of the former president's son and at the apartment of Lewon Kocharyan. Subsequently, Kocharyan was transferred to the Anti-Corruption Committee. Despite the absence of several opposition politicians, the Parliament Speaker continued the session.