ARMENIA’S DEMOCRATIC FUTURE NEVER QUESTIONED – PRESIDENT
/ ARKA / June 22, 2011 YEREVAN
YEREVAN, June 22. / ARKA /. In a statement made today at the Council
of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) Armenia’s president Serzh
Sargsyan said the Armenian government has profoundly believed in and
pursued the aim of sustaining progress along the democratic path.
‘No doubt has ever been cast on Armenia’s democratic future, even
in the direst moments of the domestic political crisis. This very
conviction has also underpinned the logic of the measures taken in the
last three years, especially in recent months, with a view to promoting
a healthy political environment in our country. This determination
also lies at the heart of the comprehensive and continuous reform
of all the structures aimed at further consolidation of democracy in
Armenia,’ he said.
He said in 2008, Armenia y experienced serious problems and challenges.
“The steps taken by the government to overcome the consequences of the
tragic events of March 2008 have been discussed in detail with all
of our partners, including those in the Council of Europe. We have
sometimes had serious discrepancies and have respectfully disagreed
with each other’s assessments. We have, however, benefited from the
exchange, the wisdom of the experience, and the constructive dialogue.
Short of it, it would have been impossible to move forward after
those tragic events, steering clear of new confrontation and disaster.’
‘We learn to listen to and respect each other’s views. We learn
and gradually adopt the understanding that the government and the
opposition are not enemies. Strength is not best demonstrated by
attempting to eliminate the other side. We learn tolerance and shape a
culture of dialogue. We learn not to reciprocate insults, and we learn
to consult a wider circle of stakeholders on key issues. We learn to
honor and appreciate the accomplishments of former leaders. We learn
not to shun away from hearing constructive criticism and reviewing
our decisions. We learn to live by another set of rules. We learn as
a society,’ he said.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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