JOINT STATEMENT BY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF ARMENIA, THE PROSPEROUS ARMENIA PARTYAND COUNTRY OF LAW PARTY
Dear compatriots, The undesirable succession of events following the presidential poll has caused serious political tensions in the country. As a result of mass disorders organized by Levon Ter-Petrosyan's irresponsible and imprudent activity and a group of his adventure-seeking adherents led to the RA President-decreed and National Assembly-approved state of emergency in Yerevan. These events were a heavy blow to our statehood and people. Irreparable losses in the ranks of police... more »
STATEMENT BY GAGIK TZARUKYAN AFTER SIGNING A JOINT STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF LEADERS OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF ARMENIA, PROSPEROUS ARMENIA PARTY AND COUNTRY OF LAW PARTY
As chairman of Prosperous Armenia Party, on behalf of party membership, its political board and the parliamentary faction, I express complete support to the Presidential decree on introduction of a state of emergency as of March 1, 2008 in the city of Yerevan to prevent threats to the constitutional order in the Republic of Armenia, protect the rights and legitimate interests of the population which, unfortunately, was the only way out of this tense situation. And I want to express deep... more »
President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmonov has sent a congratulatory message to RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan on his election to the office of President of the Republic of Armenia. The congratulatory message states in part: "Dear Serzh Azati, Please accept my congratulations on your election as friendly Armenia ' s Head of State. Tajikistan highly appreciates the relations of partnership with the Republic of Armenia which are in the best interest of the two... more »
Serzh Sargsyan's remarks after signing a joint declaration by the leaders of RPA, PAP and RLP
We have stated in our declaration just what we thought. However, I wish to make some comments: The scenario which is being used to discredit the Armenian people and the RA authorities is still on, and we have to make huge efforts to persuade those behind it that they are on the wrong way. You may be aware that for the past couple of days the situation on the border has been tense, too. Early this morning the Azeris launched an assault on one of our fighting positions and they almost... more »
RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan welcomed the delegation led by State Secretary of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. Greeting the Cardinal, the Prime Minister said to be delighted at this first official visit of His Holiness to Armenia. According to the Prime Minister, the 2001 September visit to our country of His Holiness Pope Jean-Paul II of blessed memory created a sound basis for further development of good relationship between Armenia and Vatican. The... more »
Today RA President-Elect Serzh Sargsyan visited Erebuni Medical Center in Yerevan to see those Armenian citizens injured during the disorders which took place as a result of the unauthorized rally of March 1, 2008. Serzh Sargsyan asked about their health condition and wished them prompt recovery.
President of Argentine Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner congratulated RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan on his election to the office of President of the Republic of Armenia. The congratulatory message states in part: "Honorable President-Elect, On behalf of the people and government of Argentine and on my own behalf, I warmly congratulate you on your election to the office of RA President. I take this opportunity to reiterate the willingness of the government of Argentine to further... more »
