Former Prime Minister Abrahamian Leaves Ruling Party

Former Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamian chairs a cabinet meeting in Yerevan in June 2016 (Photo: Photolur)

YEREVAN (RFE/RL)””Former Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamian unexpectedly announced on Tuesday that he has decided to leave President Serzh Sarkisian’s Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) ahead of crucial parliamentary elections.

“Yes, I’ve made a decision. I’m leaving the HHK. I will issue a statement tomorrow,”