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SERZH SARKISSIAN: “DEMOCRACY HAS NO ALTERNATIVE”

Politics

“Armenia should become a mighty and democratic country with efficient governance focusing on a human being and his inevitable rights as key elements of the country.” This is a quotation from presidential candidate Serzh Sarkissian’s pre-election programme.

The Armenian Premier holding different top-ranked positions for the past 16 years today promises a dignified life. “Armenia will have authorities enjoying people’s confidence. Everybody will exercise equal rights stipulated by the law. No artificial barriers will be set up between the state and citizens. There will be no privileged and underprivileged in the country we are striving for. People will live in mutual respect, love and indulgence. Education should be high-priority for the country.”

Serzh Sarkissian will fulfill his promises after winning the presidential election.

The programme introduced by the Armenian Premier consists of eight pages.

Edward Sharmazanov says that the programme highlights the conduct of free, fair and transparent elections in Armenia meeting democratic standards. “We must do our best to start a tradition of democratic elections in the country,” the Spokesman of Serzh Sarkissian's pre-election headquarters told A1+.

“The PM’s stance over the Karabakh issue has remained unchanged over the past five years.

Vazgen Sargsian, Andranik Margarian and Serzh Sarkissian held the same stance in view of the Karabakh conflict. Firstly, Atrsakh’s right to self-determination must be recognized world-wide. Secondly, we should ensure security of NKR borders and residents. And thirdly, NKR and Armenia should have a common frontier to avert NKR’s conversion into an enclave,” Sharmazanov says.

We shall not compromise over these tangible issues. The PM’s programme also highlights strengthening of multi-lateral relations within the framework of Euro-integration, balanced collaboration with the Russian Federation, USA and European countries. The core of the programme is the motto, “democracy has no alternative,” Sharmazanov concluded.