"WE SHOULD RETURN GYUMRI ITS QUONDAM TITLE OF THE NORTH CAPITAL OF ARMENIA"
By Gegham Mkrtchian
AZG Armenian Daily
17/02/2008
Presidential elections
Serge Sarkisian’s campaign in Shirak province
Presidential candidate, Prime Minister Serge Sarkisian conducted his
pre-election campaign in Shirak province on February 15. After the
meetings with the voters in the province’s villages and towns Langik,
Azatan, Artik and Maralik a crowded rally was held in the center of
the province – Gyumri.
Touching upon the issues of Gyumri the presidential candidate
mentioned, "Peoples of Gyumri never complain of bad conditions,
they complain of injustice and inattention".
"We are fully aware that there were times that the authorities
disregarded the problems of Gyumri… I am deeply sure of our ability
to return Gyumri’s pride".
The candidate mentioned that people should look ahead; they should
believe in their future and get over the difficulties together.
Serge Sargsian assured that in coming five years they should basically
finish the building of Gyumri and increase the opportunities of the
town, and return the quondam title of Gyumri – the north capital
of Armenia."
After the meeting the campaign continued in the north parts of Shirak
province – Akhurian, Ashotsk and Amasia.