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SERZH SARKISSIAN: “ARMENIA WILL SOON BECOME A GLORIFIED COUNTRY”VIDEO

Politics

On January 25 presidential candidate Serzh Sarkissian visited St. Sargis Church before the scheduled meeting with residents of Nor-Nork Commune. He was escorted by the leader of Araratian diocese Navasard Ktchoyan.

Over a thousand people were waiting for the Prime Minister's arrival in Nor-Nork.

After welcoming local residents Serzh Sarkissian presented his pre-election programme. “Taking into consideration the fact that the amended Constitutions sets new criteria for the RA President we decided to attach some figures to the programme as the President still bears responsibility for everything in the country,” Sarkissian said and went on making pre-election promises, “The figures imply that Armenia's living conditions will better in a short time. It means that pensions, salaries and social expenses will be doubled. People will lead a dignified life. You must rely on me to achieve these figures.”

According to the Armenian Premier, he reiterated the words at each meeting.

“I always cite the example of Karabakh veterans. Many high-rank officials thought the Karabakh conflict was already settled, territories were surrendered and Armenia was defeated. But we were able to win a victory due to people who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country and who strongly believed that the Cause was justified and the war was sacred. I assure you that Armenia will soon become a glorified country. I have all grounds to pledge that we shall live in a different country in five years' time,” Serge Sarkissian said.

“I call on you to participate in the upcoming election and to vote for the candidate you want. Yes, I do need your votes and I do not refrain from asking people for support. One shouldn’t prefer his personnel rating to the country’s interests. Ambition should be within limits. I have always served my country.”

Serzh Sarkissian’s speech was followed by a concert featuring Armenian famous pop singers - Forsh, Shushan Petrossian, Arsen Safarian, etc. But the show didn’t seem to attract the presentees. They rushed to Serzh Sarkissian to pose questions and hand letters. Some wanted job, others flats.

To note, today Serzh Sarkissian was escorted by Yerevan Mayor Erwand Zakharian and head of the Cultural Department at Yerevan Municipality Onik Vatian. They both joined the Armenian Premier at working hours.

It is due to mention that the meeting participants arrived at the venue by buses N22.

When we asked one of the drivers where they were heading, the latter said, “Don’t get on the bus. The bus is ordered. We are going to Jrvej (a village in Kotayk Marz).