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SERZH SARKISIAN: `DEMOCRACY HAS NO ALTERNATIVE’
[06:29 pm] 14 January, 2008

`Armenia should become a mighty and democratic
country with efficient governance focusing on a human
being and his inevitable rights as key elements of the
country.’ This is a quotation from presidential
candidate Serzh Sarkissian’s pre-election programme.

The Armenian Premier holding different top-ranked
positions for the past 16 years today promises a
dignified life. `Armenia will have authorities
enjoying people’s confidence. Everybody will exercise
equal rights stipulated by the law. No artificial
barriers will be set up between the state and
citizens. There will be no privileged and
underprivileged in the country we are striving for.
People will live in mutual respect, love and
indulgence. Education should be high-priority for the
country.’

Serzh Sarkissian will fulfill his promises after
winning the presidential election.

The programme introduced by the Armenian Premier
consists of eight pages.

Edward Sharmazanov says that the programme highlights
the conduct of free, fair and transparent elections in
Armenia meeting democratic standards. `We must do our
best to start a tradition of democratic elections in
the country,’ the Spokesman of Serzh Sarkissian’s
pre-election headquarters told A1+.

`The PM’s stance over the Karabakh issue has remained
unchanged over the past five years.

Vazgen Sargsian, Andranik Margarian and Serzh
Sarkissian held the same stance in view of the
Karabakh conflict. Firstly, Atrsakh’s right to
self-determination must be recognized world-wide.
Secondly, we should ensure security of NKR borders and
residents. And thirdly, NKR and Armenia should have a
common frontier to avert NKR’s conversion into an
enclave,’ Sharmazanov says.

We shall not compromise over these tangible issues.
The PM’s programme also highlights strengthening of
multi-lateral relations within the framework of
Euro-integration, balanced collaboration with the
Russian Federation, USA and European countries. The
core of the programme is the motto, `democracy has no
alternative,’ Sharmazanov concluded.