PRESIDENT-ELECT REITERATES HIS WILLINGNESS TO ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE WITH ALL
ARMENPRESS
March 19, 2008
YEREVAN, MARCH 19, ARMENPRESS: President-elect, prime minister Serzh
Sarkisian today received deputy Russian foreign minister Grigory
Karasin, the government press office said.
It said the Russian diplomat conveyed to Serzh Sarkisian ‘the warm
greetings of Russian president Vladimir Putin and president-elect
Dmitry Medvedev."
The Russian diplomat was quoted as saying that ‘Moscow is making the
last arrangements for Serzh Sarkisian’s upcoming visit to Moscow." He
said also Russia seeks to further expand its diverse relations with
Armenia.
The government press office said the two men spoke also about
post-election developments in Armenia and the current political
situation. It quoted Serzh Sarkisian as saying that Armenia’s stability
and people’s security are superior to all other interests.
He said the government emphasizes rule of law in the first place and
its further actions will stem from this notion.
Serzh Sarkisian was said to emphasize public solidarity and bringing
back the atmosphere of tolerance, reiterating also his willingness
to engage in dialogue with all those who are ready for it and who
are concerned about the country and its people’s future.