Outcomes of May 12 elections inspire confidence in continuation of reforms, Kocharian says

PanARMENIAN.Net - A regular meeting of the security council on atomic energy started in Yerevan May 30. When addressing the attendees Armenian President Robert Kocharian touched upon the development of country's economy and post-election political processes.



"The economic growth in Armenia will be preserved during next 3-5 years. A 12,5% growth was observed in the republic during recent 6 years. In 2007 the GDP index is approximately the same," the RA leader said.



Mr Kocharian drew attention to the reforms, which made the economy growth possible. "Reforms are being carried out in economic, educational and social fields. A second stage of reforms was launched in the juridical system," he said.



"Armenia has completed discussions in the energy field with the Russian Federation and proceeded to implementation of projects," the President said.



An Armenian-Russian bilateral working group was formed and charged with the task to elaborate a project of construction of a new NPP. Rosatom head Sergey Kiriyenko stated readiness for technical and financial participation in the project.



The Armenian President emphasized that the outcomes of May 12 parliamentary elections inspire certitude in continuation of reforms in the republic. The ruling coalition confirmed its mandate of confidence, according to him.



Introducing Serge Sargsyan as new Prime Minister, Robert Kocharian said, "Serge Sargsyan is aware of all economic reforms and I am convinced that the reforms will be continued," IA Regnum reports.