ROBERT KOCHARIAN ADDRESSES PEOPLE ON THE OCCASION OF FEBRUARY 19 ELECTIONS
ARMENPRESS
Feb 20, 2008
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 20, ARMENPRESS: Armenian President Robert Kocharian
addressed to the people on the occasion of February 19 presidential
elections.
Press service said that the message particularly said, "Dear
compatriots, on February 19 elections of the president of the
Republic of Armenia were conducted. The elections passed free and
fair, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Armenia
and in line with the country’s international commitments. I express
gratitude to all the members of electoral commissions, representatives,
observers but first of all the voters for conducting the elections
on a correct level. It was an important trial for a state which is
consolidating democracy.
Elections may bring to the increase of tension, separation of the
public. But accepting the defeat in political fight with dignity
is also one of the important elements of democratic culture. It is
important that each citizen realizes that in the period following
after the elections the President of the Republic of Armenia cannot
divide the public to the "close ones" and "strangers". I am sure that
Serzh Sargsian, elected in the office of President of the Republic
of Armenia, will be able to unite the society, form atmosphere of
mutual understanding and tolerance.
Though we have serious achievements, Armenia still faces serious
challenges. Our people still have unused potential. The Republic of
Armenia must become one of the most quickly developing and competitive
country in the world. For that it is necessary to unite and carry
out continuative work."