U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE: ALL POLITICAL FORCES IN ARMENIA SHOULD AVOID VIOLENCE AND ENGAGE IN POLITICAL DIALOGUE

arminfo
2008-03-03 20:58:00

ArmInfo. All political forces in Armenia should avoid violence and
engage in political dialogue, a statement of the U.S. Department
of State says. As ArmInfo has been told by the press-service of the
U.S. Department of State, the United States deeply regrets today’s
unrest in Yerevan, Armenia, and calls on all sides to avoid further
violence, act fully within the law, exercise maximum restraint,
and resume political dialogue.

The statement says that Assistant Secretary of State for European and
Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried spoke today with Armenian PM Sargsian
to make these points. The U.S. Charge d’Affaires has been in touch
with the opposition to deliver this same message. Both sides are
responsible for helping to re-establish order and return to political
dialogue. Any unlawful actions such as violence and looting worsen
the situation and must stop. We hope that the State of Emergency
declared today will be lifted promptly and that political dialogue
resumes. Political dialogue is the best way for all concerned Armenians
to demonstrate responsible leadership and support for the future of
Armenia and democracy, the document says.