RA FM hopes for presidential election in country to be held successfully

2008-02-19 12:09:00

ArmInfo. RA Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan expressed hope that
the presidential election in Armenia will be held ‘well’, he told
journalists today after voting at the election precinct 9/11.

"I hope that these will be good election and a legitimate president
will be elected upon their results. An election plan, election
campaign, election day and a post-election day exist for me. The
people put in two cents worth the election day and we shall open a
new page the day after the election, and I hope that everyone will
congratulate the winner", RA FM said. Nevertheless, V. Oskanyan
refused to tell who he voted for. "I could say who I voted for,
but, later, you can blame me for voting openly. I vote for peace,
security and development of Armenia. I am sure that I made a right
choice", RA FM said. Asked about the number of the election rounds, V.
Oskanyan said that it would be desirable, however, the people will
decide. If the second round takes place, we must be ready for that",
V. Oskanyan said. As for his earlier-expressed apprehensions regarding
possibility of negative post-election processes, V. Oskanyan said
that these apprehensions still exist. "I hope that I am mistaken in
this issue. Let us hope that the election will be held normally and
we shall congratulate the new president", V. Oskanyan resumed.