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    Xinhua General News Service, China
    January 1, 2008 Tuesday 9:25 AM EST



    Armenian president emphasizes stability in New Year address

    MOSCOW


    Presidential election scheduled for Feb. 19 will become a guarantee
    of stability over the next five years if it is held at a proper
    level, Armenian President Robert Kocharian said in a New Year
    televised address to the nation.

    "There is no sense to speak about successes without stability,"
    Kocharian said, adding that he believes in Armenia's prosperous
    future and in the potential of its people.

    The past year was one of the "most successful years" in the country's
    recent history, he said.

    "The authorities focused on the strengthening of security, the
    economy, the social sphere and democracy. Economy continued growing
    at a fair rate, too," the president said.

    Armenia gained more international prestige and its integration in
    international associations increased as well, he said, "The
    parliamentary election in May showed maturity of the Armenian society
    and its encouraging attitude towards reforms we're implementing."

    "All these achievements provide a guarantee that the year 2008 will
    also be a success," Kocharian said.

    This was Kocharian's last New Year address to the nation as a
    president. His second five-year term of office comes to an end in
    2008 and according to the Armenian Constitution he can't run for
    presidency for another time.
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