YEREVAN, JUNE 28, ARMENPRESS. The most influential political force in Armenia continues to be the Republican Party of Armenia, RPA Speaker Eduard Sharmazanov said during a briefing commenting on President Serzh Sargsyan’s interview to Reuters, during which the President announced that RPA will win the upcoming parliamentary elections, and if it fails, he doesn’t have anything to do in politics.

“The leader of the most influential political force must have his opinion. Mr. President expressed his opinion, and it is objective, reasonable and acceptable. Today the most influential political force in Armenia is the RPA. A party’s rating is not about loud shouting, soon there are elections in Gyumri and Vanadzor, let us see how many votes the political forces will get, who speak loudly”, Sharmazanov said.

To an observation that a one-party system is being formed in Armenia, Sharmazanov said talking about a one-party system is ridiculous. “We have openly competed with all political forces. Talking about a one-party system is ridiculous, everyone has the right to take part in the elections. We invite everyone to a open, free and transparent competition. Instead of loudly shouting it would be better to take part in the elections. In this regard we are open, our society will decide”, he said.

Asked in what position does he see Serzh Sargsyan in the future, Sharmazanov answered: “President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan will continue his tenure until 2018, it is inappropriate to talk about this now. The day will come we’ll see, hurry slowly”.

A reporter asked – “Is the RPA invincible?”, to which Sharmazanov answered : “Only God and the Armenian people are invincible”.