Armenia could be set to establish a ‘Ministry of Sex’ to ensure there are ‘no unsatisfied women’ in the country under proposals floated by a newly formed opposition party.
The eyebrow-raising idea was proposed by Sargis Karapetyan, a senior figure in the Strong Armenia party, ahead of parliamentary elections due to take place this summer.
Mr Karapetyan suggested that sexual dissatisfaction among women was fuelling increased political activism, particularly among middle-aged white women, a claim that has already sparked backlash online.
Asked during a podcast discussion whether a government body should be created to address the issue, Mr Karapetyan said it should, adding that such a ministry could also play a role in tackling Armenia’s declining birth rate.
The idea of a dedicated ministry was initially raised by Armenian sociologist Armen Khachikyan, who claimed on the Triangle podcast that women had become more politically active because of sexual dissatisfaction.
The show’s host, Levon Sargizov, went a step further by suggesting a specific government department be established to oversee the issue – a proposal Mr Karapetyan said should be called the Ministry of Sex.
Armenia could be set to establish a controversial ‘Ministry of Sex’ to ensure there are ‘no unsatisfied women’ in the country, under proposals floated by Sargis Karapetyan, a senior figure in the Strong Armenia party
Mr Karapetyan also claimed the proposed ministry could help reverse Armenia’s falling birth rate, although he stopped short of outlining what policies or measures it would pursue. Pictured: TV star Kim Kardashian, who is of Armenian descent
Mr Karapetyan also claimed the proposed ministry could help reverse Armenia’s falling birth rate, although he stopped short of outlining what policies or measures it would pursue.
Sona Ghazaryan, an MP from the Civil Contract party, described Mr Karapetyan’s comments as ‘pure sexism’ in a post on Facebook.
‘Stripping women of their agency, reducing them to the level of male fantasies and crude promises.
‘It is disgusting,’ she wrote, adding that ‘returning to the past, in all its forms, will not happen’.
Mr Karapetyan’s comments have been heavily criticised elsewhere on social media.
Lucy Kocharyan, a feminist influencer, said in a post: ‘Don’t wrap your pre-election campaign’s sexual lust around the women of Armenia.’
Mr Karapetyan later suggested his words had been taken out of context. He accused Armenia’s political leadership of ‘destroying’ the population from within.
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (L) speaks with US President Donald Trump at the ‘Board of Peace’ meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026
Mr Karapetyan (left) and Mr Sargizov (right), on the Triangle podcast with guest Armen Khachikyan
The comments come as Strong Armenia prepares to formally announce its candidate for prime minister on February 12, with local media reporting that the party may put forward Mr Karapetyan’s nephew, Narek Karapetyan.
Mr Karapetyan is the son of Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, who was recently charged with publicly calling for the illegal seizure of power.
The billionaire has also been charged with tax evasion, fraud and money laundering, allegations he denies.
Recent polling suggests Strong Armenia is currently in second place on 13 per cent, behind the ruling Civil Contract party on 17 per cent, with nearly half of voters still undecided ahead of June’s election.
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Armenia will set up a Ministry of Sex to ensure there are ‘no unsatisfied women’ in the country under plans by opposition political party