SERGE SARGSIAN URGES ARMENIAN OPPOSITION TO COOPERATE WITH AUTHORITIES

ARKA
Feb 26, 2008

YEREVAN, February 26. /ARKA/. Armenia’s Prime-Minister Serge Sargsian
who was recognized as winner in the presidential elections in Armenia
on February 19 urged the opposition to cooperate with the authorities.

"The authorities are ready to cooperate with all opposition forces
for the welfare of Armenia and the Armenian people," Sargsian said
at the rally held in Yerevan on the occasion of his victory in the
presidential voting.

He also suggested all the opposition forces consolidating for
establishment of a constructive opposition and stressed that the
elections provided a unique opportunity to create strong authorities
and constructive opposition.

Sargsian expressed confidence that only constructive opposition can
promote democratic development of Armenia.

"Yet, we state, with all responsibility, that most resolute measures
will be taken to ensure the stability in Armenia and to resume the
normal life in Yerevan," Sargsian said.

Since February 20 rallies, sit-ins and student walkouts have been
held by the ex-president-led opposition in the center of Yerevan. The
initiators and participants of the opposition actions protest against
the results of the February 19 presidential elections published by
the Central Electoral Commission.

According to the final results of the elections published by the
Central Electoral Commission on February 24, Serge Sargsian with
52.82% of the votes is the winner followed by the ex-president of
Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosian who obtained 21.5%.