Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has issued congratulatory message to the three political forces that entered the Armenian National Assembly as a result of early parliamentary elections on December 9.

On a written statement, released by the President’s Press Office, Sarkissian thanks also to all parties and alliances which participated in the elections, as well as all citizens of Armenia who have expressed their position regarding ‘the future of the country.’

“These elections, as a statewide political process, were the first since the changes that had taken place in our country last spring. The newly elected National Assembly and the government will be working in the realm of great responsibility. I wish them tenacity and vigor in the implementation of their programs,” reads the message of the President in part.

“Fatherland is becoming stronger, while its history is being written through our daily hard work. We all have to contribute with all abilities to the benefit of our country and people, for the powerful Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh, the entire Armenian nation and all citizens of Armenia,” the message concluded.