Arman Tatoyan’s opinion on the processes concerning the Catholicos

In his assessment, what is happening is part of a government-driven scenario carried out for political purposes. Tatoyan raised the question of how wiretapped recordings related to incidents from years ago ended up in pro-government media, suggesting that the law enforcement system may be used for narrow political interests or that unlawful methods may be employed. He also emphasized that, by law, the Prime Minister cannot have access to operational-intelligence materials or data concerning individuals’ private lives.

“The Prime Minister has no right to be provided with operational-intelligence materials, including recordings. These are direct requirements of the laws of the Republic of Armenia, the Constitution, and international standards—not my opinion. Their purpose is to protect criminal proceedings and operational-intelligence activities from any political influence, especially that of the Prime Minister, regardless of the fact that [improperly] such bodies are appointed by him.

It is noteworthy that alongside the dissemination of this information, Civil Contract (CP) MPs and supporters of the authorities have actively engaged in spreading publications discrediting the Church, attempting to create the impression that they are acting within the framework of the law.

Instead of solving our many problems, enormous resources and the extensive efforts of law enforcement bodies are being directed toward unlawful actions that weaken the state and undermine our national resilience—actions driven by revenge and narrow political interests, primarily influenced by Azerbaijani demands. This is a gift to the Azerbaijani authorities for their expansionist plans. The government’s conduct discredits the Armenian nation globally and insults our values,” the statement says.

The full statement is available at the following link: https://shorturl.at/LIxHW