| Rise Party | |
| Leader: | Aleksan Minasyan[1] |
| Ideology: | Armenian nationalism |
| Headquarters: | Yerevan, Armenia |
| Website: | verelq.com |
| Country: | Armenia |
| Native Name: | Վերելք Կուսակցություն |
| Seats1 Title: | National Assembly |
| Slogan: | “Mind, Unity, Strength” |
The Rise Party (Armenian: Վերելք Կուսակցություն|translit=Verelk’ Kusakts’ut’yun), also known as the Ascent Party, is an Armenian political party. It was founded on 2 March 2021 and is currently led by Aleksan Minasyan.[2]
The party was established during the 2020–2021 Armenian protests by Aleksan Minasyan, the founder and former Director of the Monte Melkonian Military College.[3] The party confirmed its intention to participate in the 2021 Armenian parliamentary elections. Following the election, the party received just 0.10% of the popular vote, failing to win any seats. The party currently does not have any political representation in the National Assembly and acts as an extra-parliamentary force.
The party calls for national unity, investing in education, developing the economy, and strengthening the military of Armenia.[4] [5]