Serj Tankian joins popular movement leader Nikol Pashinyan on stage on Monday during a rally
YEREVAN—System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian arrived in Armenia Monday and told thousands, mostly young people, gathered at a rally in Yerevan’s Republic Square that the popular movement advanced during the past few weeks has had a positive impact around the world.
Tankian was greeted at Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport and by the leader of the popular movement and prime minister candidate Nikol Pashinyan. The two made their way to Republic Square as crowds cheered the rock star who has been an outspoken advocate for social justice and change in Armenia.
Tankian said that the entire world is looking at them as a positive example as people who for almost a month have been holding protests for change in Armenia, which resulted in the ouster of prime minister Serzh Sarkisian on April 23 and a complete change in the country’s government expected after Tuesday’s parliament vote when Pashinyan is expected to become prime minister.
“I want to thank you, my dear compatriots, for being able to create a homeland worthy of Armenian pride through your peaceful rallies. Now the whole world is looking at you as a positive example. Through your songs, dances, and smile you reached your goal,â€
