Agreement on coalition government formation signed in Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 29, Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan and OrinatsYerkir party leader Artur Baghdassaryan signed an agreement on political cooperation, the RA government's press office reported.



The agreement reads, in part,



"The February 19 presidential elections are of utmost importance for Armenia.



Understanding the necessity of development and modernization of political system, resistance to internal and external threats; struggle against corruption and shadow economy, consolidation and development of security system;



Necessity of deeper engagement in the international community, development of free and competitive economy as well as political process aimed at formation of healthy public relations;



Necessity of formation of efficient and democratic institutes, establishment of competitive and partner relations basing on the results of the February 19 presidential election and taking into account that the number of votes given in support of President-elect Serzh Sargsyan and Artur Baghdassaryan exceeds 1 million (some 70 per cent of votes);



Welcoming and accepting the proposal of the Republican Party of Armenia and President-elect Serzh Sargsyan to cooperate in the system of strategic government and assume the post of Secretary of the National Security Council, President-elect Serzh Sargsyan and presidential candidate Artur Baghdassaryan sign an agreement on political cooperation in the format of coalition government jointly with other partner forces for the glory and security of the state and nation."