Tweet
Protesters Decry Obama's Validation of Armenia Vote
Protesters decry Obama's congratulatory letter to Sarkisian (photo from hetq.am)
YEREVAN - Demonstrators protested at the US Embassy in Armenia voicing
their anger at President Barack Obama's congratulatory message to
Serzh Sarkisian, saying the US had no right to validate an election
that was fraudulent.
On Saturday, Sarkisian received a congratulatory letter from Obama,
and immediately posted it on the presidential Web site.
Below is the text of Obama's letter:
Dear Mr. President:
I would like to congratulate you on your reelection as President of
the Republic of Armenia. I look forward to continuing our work
together as we both begin our second terms.
As we move ahead, I would like to build on the strong ties between our
countries and peoples, and to further expand our partnership. We
remain strongly committed to Armenia's development and look to your
leadership to promote continued improvements in democracy and the
economic reforms that will present opportunities to both the people of
Armenia and the Americans looking to invest in a valued partner with
significant potential. We will continue to strongly support progress
in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process, which requires meaningful
movement toward a settlement that provides lasting peace and security.
We also want to continue our work to promote the eventual
normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations.
Your reelection presents opportunities to advance the relationship
between our two countries and to build your legacy as a leader who
solidifies Armenia's reforms and furthers the cause of peace for your
people and the people of your region.
You can be assured that the United States, as Armenia's enduring
friend and partner, stands with you in working to achieve these worthy
goals.
http://asbarez.com/108616/protesters-decry-obama%E2%80%99s-validation-of-armenia-vote/
Protesters decry Obama's congratulatory letter to Sarkisian (photo from hetq.am)
YEREVAN - Demonstrators protested at the US Embassy in Armenia voicing
their anger at President Barack Obama's congratulatory message to
Serzh Sarkisian, saying the US had no right to validate an election
that was fraudulent.
On Saturday, Sarkisian received a congratulatory letter from Obama,
and immediately posted it on the presidential Web site.
Below is the text of Obama's letter:
Dear Mr. President:
I would like to congratulate you on your reelection as President of
the Republic of Armenia. I look forward to continuing our work
together as we both begin our second terms.
As we move ahead, I would like to build on the strong ties between our
countries and peoples, and to further expand our partnership. We
remain strongly committed to Armenia's development and look to your
leadership to promote continued improvements in democracy and the
economic reforms that will present opportunities to both the people of
Armenia and the Americans looking to invest in a valued partner with
significant potential. We will continue to strongly support progress
in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process, which requires meaningful
movement toward a settlement that provides lasting peace and security.
We also want to continue our work to promote the eventual
normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations.
Your reelection presents opportunities to advance the relationship
between our two countries and to build your legacy as a leader who
solidifies Armenia's reforms and furthers the cause of peace for your
people and the people of your region.
You can be assured that the United States, as Armenia's enduring
friend and partner, stands with you in working to achieve these worthy
goals.
http://asbarez.com/108616/protesters-decry-obama%E2%80%99s-validation-of-armenia-vote/