POLITICAL LIFE MAY BECOME MORE INTERESTING, HRANT BAGRATYAN

Member of Armenian National Congress (HAK) faction in the new Parliament Hrant Bagratyan says he thinks Prosperous Armenia Party Leader Gagik Tsarukyan's statement about not participating on coalition formation processes is normal. Speaking to Panorama.am Mr Bagratyan said: "It's quite possible that the political life will become more interesting." Mr Bagratyan was asked if HAK will cooperate with PAP in the Parliament, he answered: "I don't know yet. We'll see." Hrant Bagratyan is not either sure if he will lead the faction.

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