Isagulyan: Serge Sargsyan Most Preferred Candidacy for Armenian PresidentOctober 28, 2006 - 16:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Owing to absence of healthy competition at the political arena of the country the outcome of parliamentary election is predetermined in principle, stated Armenian President's Advisor Garnik Isagulyan October 28. In his words, many political forces of Armenia never managed to understand that the political opposition, political dialogue and political dispute should be aimed at solving certain political issues, not against specific personalities. Thereupon, he said only parties having clearly worked out program for development of the country will appear at the Parliament. According to the estimates of the President's Advisor, the political situation available will have a negative impact on the elections, as the losers will «again sing the song of illegitimacy,» trying to justify their own idleness. Touching upon presidential elections, he remarked that incumbent Defense Minister of Armenia Serge Sargsyan is the most preferred candidacy for the President upon expiration of Robert Kocharian's tenure, as he is the most prepared political figure, reports IA Regnum. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. |