Armenia’s Democratic Future Never Questioned - President
23.06.2011,
03:58
In a statement made today at the 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.
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. --0-
‘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. --0-
