The National Assembly issues a statement

armradio.am
02.03.2008 13:02

Upon the initiative of 60 MPs, the National Assembly of the Republic
of Armenia convened an extraordinary sitting today and adopted a
statement on the events that took place in Yerevan on March 1st. the
draft decision of the National Assembly was signed by all 81 MP
present at the sitting. The statement says in part:

"Expressing concern over the events of March 1st and denouncing â~@¢
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; â~@¢ The propagation of hatred and malice
in political processes; â~@¢ Any action endangering the country’s
stability, international image and national unity;

And attaching importance to

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

the National Assembly considers that the decree of the President of the
Republic of Armenia on establishing a state of emergency is necessary
and legitimate. It call 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."

–Boundary_(ID_reZBWCoRZoahhjCD4F3u5A )–