Armenian premier congratulates Russian counterpart on Duma elections victory
YEREVAN, December 8. /ARKA/. Armenia’s prime minister Tigran Sargsyan has congratulated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in connection with the victory of the ruling United Russia Party in December 4 elections to State Duma, the lower chamber of Russia’s bicameral parliament, the government press service reported.
"Since its inception the United Russia has proved to be a party with a powerful political potential that may lead the public and take responsibility for the future of the state," his message, runs, particularly.
"I take this opportunity to emphasize the unique partnership that exists between the United Russia and the Republican Party of Armenia", said Sargsyan.
In the December 4 elections the United Russia received, according to official results, 49.3% of the votes, the Communist Party - 19.2%, the Just Russia - 13.25% and the Liberal Democratic Party - 12.0%. -0-