THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR RESTRAINT AND VIGILANCE

armradio.am
03.03.2008 17:24

On March 2nd the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia convened
a special sitting upon the initiative of 60 Deputies to discuss the
draft statement of the National Assembly on the events in Yerevan on
March 1st. It was presented by NA Deputy Rafik Petrosyan.

THE STATEMENT OF RA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON THE EVENTS IN YEREVAN ON
MARCH 1ST

"Expressing concern over the events of March 1st and denouncing. The
provocation of disorders in the capital by known forces, as a result
of which tens of citizens and representatives of law-enforcement bodies
were wounded, and the capital suffered considerable moral and material
losses; The propagation of hatred and malice in political processes;
Any action endangering the country’s stability, international image
and national unity;

And attaching importance to

Reestablishment of order in the capital, restoration of normal
life. Neutralization of the danger to the lives of people and property;
Resolution of political issues on the basis of dialogue; Resolution
of legal issues, especially connected with electoral procedures,
in compliance with RA Constitution and laws; Respect for tolerance
as a basis for excluding divisions among the society;

The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia

– Considers that the decree of the President of the Republic of
Armenia on establishing a state of emergency is necessary and lawful;

– Calls our citizens for restraint and vigilance in order to overcome
this complex situation as soon as possible to have the country return
to normal life."

The Speaker of the National Assembly put the draft statement on a
vote. The statement was unanimously adopted by 81 Deputies present
at the sitting.