"DURING THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS WE SHOULD PROVE THAT THE MAY 12 ELECTIONS WERE NOT AN EXCEPTION", ARMENIAN PM STATED

Mediamax
December 20, 2007

Yerevan /Mediamax/. Prime Minister, Chairman of the Republican Party
of Armenia (RPA), candidate for the position of the Armenian President
Serzh Sarkisian stated in Yerevan today that the support from such a
political force, as the "Prosperous Armenia" party (PAP), is a great
honor for any politician.

Mediamax reports that, speaking today in the extended session of
the political council of PAP, Serzh Sarkisian stated that after the
parliamentary elections of May 12, new political situation and a
stable basis for joint productive work was established in the country.

"The political cooperation of our parties is a bright example of the
fact that the non-constructive approach does not have future. The
basis of our joint activity is unity, tolerance and creative approach
to the joint programs", the Armenian Prime Minister stressed.

Serzh Sarkisian noted that the strategic aim of RPA and PAP is in
uniting the whole Armenian people. "In Armenia, which we strive to
reach, atmosphere of love, mutual respect and benevolence should rule",
he stated.

"Armenia should be recognized as a country, which secures the best
conditions for economic competition and for attracting investments. In
our country, all conditions should be provided for security and
worthy life and self-expression for each citizen. Armenia should
become a strong democratic state with an efficient ruling system",
RPA Chairman stated.

"The upcoming presidential elections have great importance for
the further development of our country, and in this context one
should note that the positive assessment of the past parliamentary
elections was taken as a surprise by many political forces. During
the upcoming presidential elections we should fundamentally change
the given perception and prove that the May 12 elections were not an
exception and should become a rule from now on", Prime Minister of
Armenia stated.