PAKRADOUNIAN SAYS ARMENIAN BLOC ENSURES BALANCE, STABILITY

NowLebanon
March 3 2009
Lebanon

After meeting with Maronite Bishop Boulos Mattar and Greek Orthodox
Metropolitan of Beirut Elias Audi on Friday, Change and Reform bloc
MP Hagop Pakradounian said it was important for candidates running in
the upcoming elections to avoid tense and violent political rhetoric.

He also said he hoped the elections would be transparent and honest.

The Armenian bloc’s candidates wanted representation in parliament
"to ensure balance and stability," the MP added.