Serge Sargsyan: If decided by RPA, I'll run for PresidentMay 16, 2007 - 14:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "If the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) takes an appropriate decision I will run for President in 2008," member of the RPA council, Armenian Prime Minister Serge Sargsyan told reporters May 16. He also said after May 12 parliamentary election the Armenian government will undergo personnel shifts.When commenting on the election process, Mr Sargsyan said "there were some omissions but no state can hold an ideal election." "There are no discontent if there are no losers. The Republican Party is content with the outcomes and will do our outmost to hold the next election in absolute accord with the law," he said. The RPA garnered 32,8% of votes in the parliamentary elections. The RA PM excluded possibility of pre-term presidential election. He did not support the idea of coalition government either. "We are ready to cooperate with all forces, but it's too early to speak of coalition yet," he said, IA Regnum reports. The Armenian presidential election is due in early 2008. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |