Russia pledges support to Armenian authorities and people in efforts to overcome difficulties
25.03.2008,
19:25
Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged support to Armenian authorities and people in their efforts to restore stability in the country, Armenian governmental press office reports.
YEREVAN, March 25. /ARKA/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged support to Armenian authorities and people in their efforts to restore stability in the country, Armenian governmental press office reports.
According to the report, Serge Sargsyan, Armenian president elect, met with Putin on Monday in Moscow.
Putin and Sargsyan spoke about domestic political situation. The latter said that Armenian authorities remain steadfast in their determination to establish stability and peace in the country.
Putin expressed hope that the new president will solve domestic problems.
On February 20, Armenian opposition headed by former president Levon Ter-Petrosyan launched protests in Yerevan’s Libery Square disputing the results of the recent presidential election and insisting that the election was fraudulent.
The police attacked protesters Saturday night. Protesters gathered in the square near France’s embassy and city hall.
The police department says one policeman and seven civilians were killed and 131 injured in clashes.
President Kocharyan imposed a 20-day state of emergency on March 1.-0---
According to the report, Serge Sargsyan, Armenian president elect, met with Putin on Monday in Moscow.
Putin and Sargsyan spoke about domestic political situation. The latter said that Armenian authorities remain steadfast in their determination to establish stability and peace in the country.
Putin expressed hope that the new president will solve domestic problems.
On February 20, Armenian opposition headed by former president Levon Ter-Petrosyan launched protests in Yerevan’s Libery Square disputing the results of the recent presidential election and insisting that the election was fraudulent.
The police attacked protesters Saturday night. Protesters gathered in the square near France’s embassy and city hall.
The police department says one policeman and seven civilians were killed and 131 injured in clashes.
President Kocharyan imposed a 20-day state of emergency on March 1.-0---
