"TIGRAN KARAPETIAN HAS EARNED PEOPLE’S RESPECT"

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13 February, 2008

"Presidential candidate Tigran Karapetian is warmly welcomed in all
settlements of Armenia. The warm reception is determined by mutual
respect," Karapet Hakobian, Head of the pre-election office for Tigran
Karapetian, says.

"Tigran Karapetian is known everywhere. He has earned people’s respect
and confidence due to his long-term and assiduous work. So far we
have encountered no obstacles but a few insignificant trifles,"
Hakobian says.

As a rule, the People’s Party Leader holds outdoor meetings. "If
people support us and want to listen to our speech they will attend
our meeting despite unfavourable weather conditions," Karapet
Hakobian adds.

The presidential candidate is scheduled to meet with residents of
Hrazdan on February 14. He will hold a rally near the Matenadaran at
4:00 on February 17.

To note, at 2:00, February 17th, Serzh Sarkissian’s supporters hold
a rally at Republic Square.

Asked whether the two rallies won’t hamper each other, Hakobian said,
"I see no problems in this connection as the rallies are due at
different hours."