YEREVAN, APRIL 23, ARMENPRESS. Republican Party MP Armen Ashotyan assesses the decision of Serzh Sargsyan to step down from the post of the Prime Minister of Armenia as a step of political courage characteristic of a national figure with state mentality, ARMENPRESS reorts Ashotyan posted on his Facebook page.

“State mentality, political courage and a step of a national figure. A step of a strong and patriotic person. A step keeping Armenia away from shocks. Peace and wisdom to all of us”, Ashotyan wrote.

“Dear countrymen,

I am addressing all citizens of the Republic of Armenia

The elderly and my dearest youth,

Men and women,

I am addressing those who stood on the streets day and night with “Reject Serzh” calls and those who were reaching their offices with difficulty and carrying out their duty without complaining,

I am addressing those who were following live broadcast for days and those who were ensuring public order for day and night manly,

I am addressing our courageous soldiers and officers who are standing at the border, I am addressing my brothers in arms,

I am addressing my fellow party-men, all political forces and politicians,

I am addressing you for the last time as leader of the country.

Nikol Pashinyan was right. I was wrong. The situation has several solutions, but I will not take any of them. That is not mine. I am leaving office of the country’s leader, of Prime Minister.

The street movement is against my tenure. I am fulfilling your demand.

Peace, harmony and reasoning for our country.

Thank you”, Serzh Sargsyan said.

English –translator/editor: Tigran Sirekanyan