How does RA President Armen Sarkissian evaluate protests in Stepanakert?
The developments around the incident show that people of Karabakh are showing high political and civil consciousness In order to understand Armen Sarkissian's view on the Artsakh events, 168.am asked a question to the Public Relations Department of the RA Presidential Staff. The question and answer are presented below. Question: How does the RA President Armen Sarkissian evaluate the protests in Stepanakert? Answer: The President of Armenia welcomes the arrangements made with Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan, and the discontinuing of the protests in Stepanakert—and based on the appeal by the Prime Minister of Armenia.President Sarkissian is in touch with the President of Artsakh and also consults with the former leadership and prominent people of Artsakh. The President expressed satisfaction that the Artsakh authorities quickly responded to the tragic incident, it was convicted, qualified as unacceptable and received a legal assessment. An Investigative Committee was set up in the National Assembly of Artsakh for comprehensive discussion of the situation. The developments around the incident show that the people of Karabakh are showing high political and civil consciousness. The President shares the assessment that internal stability, the unshakable foundations of the state, consistent enhancement of country’s security and defense capability are exclusive values for Artsakh, which can be achieved through the solution of socio-economic issues to ensure the peaceful conditions of life and the living conditions of Artsakh residents.
