Armenia’s Government cannot act in the spirit of 2018 public moods, today’s reality is completely different – Armenia’s President

Armenia’s President Armen Sarkissian addressed a message on Saturday.

“Today our country as a state and our society, all together are in deep post-war crisis. This should be recorded without formalities, without lying to ourselves and at the same time without despair. We must fully realize and accept the existence of the crisis and do everything to overcome it. Together, hand in hand. Irrespective of occupied position, political convictions and looks, personal sympathy and antipathy we must think about the future of our state, country and the people.

Each of us has a right to express his/her opinion, dissatisfaction and demand explanation from authorities for the huge human and territorial losses caused to us as a result of the war. The government cannot act in the spirit of 2018 public moods. Today’s reality is completely different. On these tense and hard days I apply to all – your each action must be in accordance with law, must be lawful.

I also apply to the representatives of law enforcement bodies – the maintenance of law and order is important. At the same time, remember, in front of you in Yerevan streets is our compatriot, one of us – woman, man, young or elderly. Among them are also people who few days ago were defending our homeland, each of us, you.

Any violence and use of inappropriate force and application of measures are impermissible and unacceptable. You must demonstrate responsibility, high human and professional qualities in your actions.

Today we need crucial decisions. The solutions must be in the sidelines of national consent, we must manage to restore the atmosphere of tolerance, mutual respect, sum up all the positive and vital qualities of our people and turn them into a collective force which will be the guarantor of our future success. The activity of the Republic’s president and the institute of president is directed to the implementation of this goal,” the president said in his address.