18/03/2019 13:28
Secretary of Artsakh Security Council Vitaly Balasanyan has no final decision over participation in Artsakh presidential elections
Secretary of Artsakh Security Council Vitaly Balasanyan has not made a final decision over participation in 2020 presidential elections in Artsakh, though mass media already names him one of the favorite presidential candidates.
Speaking to Aysor.am, Balasanyan said that he is conducting meetings with representatives of different sectors, meetings with representatives of Armenia and Diaspora are also envisaged.
“If the majority approves and I see that the people want to work with me, move forward with me, I will announce about participation both in parliamentary and presidential elections. There are parties who have already stated about supporting me. I will support them too,” Balasanyan said.
Both presidential and parliamentary elections will be conducted in Artsakh in 2020.
As to whether he has a final decision on participating in the presidential elections, Balasanyan said, “As of now, no. I must be convinced that the people want to work with me, then the decision will be made.”