Task before new Armenian government is to spur development of economy - Sargsyan
19.09.2016,
11:04
Serzh Sargsyan, Armenian president, told other CIS member countries’ presidents about the new Armenian government’s objectives as met them Friday in Bishkek in privy.
YEREVAN, September 19. /ARKA/. Serzh Sargsyan, Armenian president, told other CIS member countries’ presidents about the new Armenian government’s objectives as met them Friday in Bishkek in privy.
He said these days, in Armenia a new government is being formed and the task before it is to give an impetus for the development of the Armenian economy, to boost the economic growth, to increase the export of the Armenian goods and services.
“This week, for the first time in the 25 years of our independence, the parliamentary majority and the opposition, with the participation of the civil society, has reached an agreement on the changes to Armenia’s Electoral Code,” the presidential press office quoted him as saying in his speech.
“Introduced will be more transparent mechanisms for the monitoring of the election process, criminal responsibility for the illegal actions in the course of preparation and conduct of the elections will be more exacting. Introduced will be digital systems for the identification and registration of the voters. I am confident that this will raise the confidence level among the society members towards the electoral process and will allow to conduct free and fair elections in full compliance with the international standards. Several months later, we will conduct parliamentary elections. The Republic of Armenia will send out invitations to all partners to participate in the international monitoring mission, including also in the framework of the CIS.”
“Twenty-five years ago our people made a choice of creating their own independent states, and today we can state that despite multiple difficulties, we have accomplished a lot, also thanks to the mechanisms existing in the Commonwealth. Our countries are going through the process of a consistent strengthening of the state governance structure. For Armenia it means the rule of law, improvement system of governance, economic development, greater independence of the judicial structure, a stronger civil society, and a free media. To strengthen and enhance the efficiency of the role of these structures, last year we conducted a referendum on the amendments to the Constitution. The new version of the
Constitution ensures a balance among the rights and responsibilities of the power branches, provides for a greater degree of the human rights and freedoms, enhances the role of the public, creative, professional, and political units. Armenia is making a transition from the semi-presidential to the parliamentary system of governance.”
In conclusion, Sargsyan congratulated his Russian partners on the forthcoming presidency at the CIS.
“I have no doubt that the positive experience acquired during 25 years will serve a good base for the Russian side in the implementation of the priorities set before the Commonwealth. From our own side, we are ready to make all necessary efforts in that direction. I once again congratulate you all on the 25th anniversary of our countries’ independence and the 25th anniversary of the CIS,” he said. --0---
He said these days, in Armenia a new government is being formed and the task before it is to give an impetus for the development of the Armenian economy, to boost the economic growth, to increase the export of the Armenian goods and services.
“This week, for the first time in the 25 years of our independence, the parliamentary majority and the opposition, with the participation of the civil society, has reached an agreement on the changes to Armenia’s Electoral Code,” the presidential press office quoted him as saying in his speech.
“Introduced will be more transparent mechanisms for the monitoring of the election process, criminal responsibility for the illegal actions in the course of preparation and conduct of the elections will be more exacting. Introduced will be digital systems for the identification and registration of the voters. I am confident that this will raise the confidence level among the society members towards the electoral process and will allow to conduct free and fair elections in full compliance with the international standards. Several months later, we will conduct parliamentary elections. The Republic of Armenia will send out invitations to all partners to participate in the international monitoring mission, including also in the framework of the CIS.”
“Twenty-five years ago our people made a choice of creating their own independent states, and today we can state that despite multiple difficulties, we have accomplished a lot, also thanks to the mechanisms existing in the Commonwealth. Our countries are going through the process of a consistent strengthening of the state governance structure. For Armenia it means the rule of law, improvement system of governance, economic development, greater independence of the judicial structure, a stronger civil society, and a free media. To strengthen and enhance the efficiency of the role of these structures, last year we conducted a referendum on the amendments to the Constitution. The new version of the
Constitution ensures a balance among the rights and responsibilities of the power branches, provides for a greater degree of the human rights and freedoms, enhances the role of the public, creative, professional, and political units. Armenia is making a transition from the semi-presidential to the parliamentary system of governance.”
In conclusion, Sargsyan congratulated his Russian partners on the forthcoming presidency at the CIS.
“I have no doubt that the positive experience acquired during 25 years will serve a good base for the Russian side in the implementation of the priorities set before the Commonwealth. From our own side, we are ready to make all necessary efforts in that direction. I once again congratulate you all on the 25th anniversary of our countries’ independence and the 25th anniversary of the CIS,” he said. --0---
