Armenian president congratulates Palestinian leader on election victory

Armenian Radio First Programme, Yerevan
12 Jan 05

Armenian President Robert Kocharyan today sent a congratulatory
message to Mahmud Abbas, chairman of the Executive Committee of the
Palestine Liberation Organization [PLO], on his election as the chief
of the Palestinian National Authority.

The Armenian president wished the newly-elected chairman good health
and success in his work and expressed confidence that the vote of
confidence gained during his election will be the main basis for
maintaining peace and stability in the region during his
administration.