NEWLY-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF ARMENIA THANKS HIS OPPONENTS AT ELECTION

arminfo
2008-04-09 14:00:00

ArmInfo. Newly-elected President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan thanked
his opponents at the past presidential election.

In his speech at today’s inauguration, S. Sargsyan said: "Although
the election campaign was intense and did not do without insults,
I wish to thank my opponents for the struggle, with a special
thank you to those who admitted their defeat with dignity, those
who reciprocated the extended hand of cooperation and accepted the
offer to come together to develop the Republic of Armenia. I shall
remain committed to all of my pre-election promises, and we shall
join our efforts in fulfilling them. We shall build the Armenia
that brings together all Armenians, one that will be the fatherland
of any Armenian. We shall build the Armenia where mutual respect,
love, and tolerance will prevail. We shall build the Armenia where
our citizens and families will live and realize their potential in
security and dignity. We shall carry out a proactive foreign policy,
and do everything to find a just, peaceful, and favorable solution
to the Artsakh issue. We shall build a strong, proud, and democratic
state of Armenia, where everyone shall be equal before the law. I
am confident that you, our fellow Armenians and friends, also hold
the key to the success of all of our initiatives. To accomplish this
historic mission, I once again urge us to unite. Unity will be the
platform for fundamental value creation and progress along the path
of democracy and freedoms. I shall do all of this, because I wish to
be a president who will fully implement his program, bring peace and
stable development to Armenia, enhance the reputation and image of
our country, overcome all of the major problems we currently face,
and be capable of foreseeing and responding to all of the potential
challenges. This is the type of President I can and shall be".