Sargsyan: I thank all those who supported me but I intend to be President for all citizensFebruary 21, 2008 - 21:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Republican Party of Armenia issued a statement on the February 19 presidential election.The statement says, in part, "With 52,86 per cent of votes Serzh Sarsgyan was elected the President of Armenia, whose people chose democratic and economic progress. The election was fair and in line with international standards. Numerous observers from OSCE, CoE and PACE have already presented their positive assessment." "The Armenian citizens have chosen peaceful and economically strong future for their country," Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan said in his address. "I am proud to enlist support of the nation. I am thankful for all those who voted for me but I intend to be President for all citizens," he said. "After announcement of preliminary results some opposition forces are trying to express displeasure by provoking violence. Each citizen of our country is entitled to express opinion. However, there is place for instability and violence in a democratic state," he said, adding that law enforcers will interfere in case of necessity only, IA Regnum reports. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |