TAJIK PRESIDENT SENDS CONDOLENCES OVER DEATH OF ARMENIAN PREMIER

Asia-Plus news agency website, Dushanbe
28 Mar 07

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday sent a telegram of condolences
to his Armenian counterpart, Robert Kocharyan, over the untimely
death of Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Markaryan.

The press service of the head of state has told Asia-Plus that the
telegram specifically says: "Esteemed Robert Sedrakovich, I feel
deep grief about the untimely death of Andranik Markaryan. With his
untiring activities directed at strengthening accord in society and
economic development in his country and the growth of his prestige on
the international scene, he, as an outstanding statesman and public
figure, earned respect not only within his homeland, but also far
outside friendly Armenia.

"At this hour of grief, I ask you, esteemed Robert Sedrakovich, to
pass my sincere condolences to the Armenian people and to the kith
and kin of the deceased," the telegram says.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress