Within the framework of the snap parliamentary elections, the Public Television of Armenia has initiated TV debates entitled "Armenia Votes", to which representatives of all 26 political forces participating in the elections will be invited, Public Television reports.

The TV debates will be held in two groups. One representative from  2-10 numbers on the lists of the alliances and parties running in the elections are invited to the TV debates on June 8-11. The principle of division of the groups was done according to the lottery conducted by the Central Electoral Commission.

On June 16 and 17, the leading figures of the pre-election lists are invited to the debates. In this case, the groups are divided according to the date of registration of the party in the state register of legal entities.

Candidates will have the opportunity to present their election programs and position on key issues․

The TV debates will take place in the main hall of the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex, where the largest Public TV pavilion was built, specially designed for filming the pre-election debates of the 2021 parliamentary elections.

Technical support for the project is provided by the Institute for National Democracy.

The project is funded by an international donor partner.

The debates will be broadcast on June 8, 11, 16, and 17 at 22:00. Public Television will provide an open channel to all broadcasters without a logo. The active involvement of the candidates is expected.