Viktor Dallakian, secretary of the opposition Artaruriun parliament faction, told journalists on 3 February that the parliamentary opposition will continue the boycott it began one year ago but will suspend that boycott to participate in debates on issues of crucial importance, including compensating the population for the loss of deposits in Soviet-era savings accounts, Noyan Tapan reported. Dallakian further described as \"a polite rejection\" the response by the ruling three-party coalition government to the opposition\'s proposals for compromise over the package of constitutional amendments drafted by President Robert Kocharian. Earlier on 3 February, the three parties issued a statement welcoming the opposition\'s proposals. At the same time, the statement said the opposition should not make its participation in discussions on constitutional reform contingent on acceptance of its proposals. (RFE/RL)