By the end of the week the campaign in the February 18 presidential election appeared to be getting more active as the main candidates contesting the number one political post held more meetings with members of the public to try to get their messages across.
Incumbent President Serzh Sargsyan, the leader of the Republican Party of Armenia, continued his campaign meetings in the regions, where he visited the Vayots Dzor province. In the town of Yeghegnadzor he met with citizens to tell them that if reelected for another five-year term in office he would make sure his government promoted agricultural cooperation and industries providing a high added value – grape and fruit growing.
“We have declared a common approach to the village and its agricultural problems as a key of our policy. We must create comfortable conditions for life in rural communities. We will make substantial financial investments in the planting and development of fruit orchards with the use of modern technologies,” Sargsyan said.
In the tourist center of Vayk the presidential candidate spoke about tourism and the rural economy in general, discussing issues with wine-makers and other farmers.
In Jermuk,nasaqi, Sargsyan also met with the provincial and municipal authorities as well as with representatives of health resorts, hotels,Prada Bags, other service sector organizations to discuss the resort town’s socio-economic long-term development strategies.
The incumbent head of state also spoke about efforts to ensure the conduct of free and fair elections according to international standards, saying that Armenia has all prerequisites for such an election.
Another presidential candidate, chairman of the Liberty party Hrant Bagratyan left for the northeastern Tavush province early in the morning. During the day he had meetings with voters in the villages of Chinari,Louis Vuitton Outlet, Aygedzor and Artsvaberd as well as the town of Berd.
In Chinari, which is a soft target for Azeri snipers and has experienced serious socio-economic problems because of its closeness to the border with Azerbaijan, Bagratyan pledged to open two enterprises there. He also said that residents of rural communities would not pay any tax for agricultural machinery.
In Berd, Bagratyan went to local shops, met with ordinary people in the streets and distributed his campaign leaflets. As part of his campaign Bagratyan was set to continue his tour of the Tavush province on Friday, returning to Yerevan in the evening.
Independent Armenia’s first foreign minister,beats headphones, Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian continued his campaign on foot in Yerevan’s streets. He greeted people as he walked through downtown Yerevan as well as visited some cultural places,Gucci Outlet.
In particular,Coach outlet store, candidate Hovannisian visited the Yervand Kochar Museum, the Matenadaran, where he accidentally met with some Russian scholars and intellectuals visiting Armenia.
During his campaign on Thursday Hovannisian also visited the Chess House, talked to people playing chess there, and also visited the State Engineering University of Armenia, the National Library, and Yerevan State University, where he donated books authored by his son.
Candidate Arman Melikyan, who earlier this week announced he was suspending his campaign and engaging only in addressing the “legal aspect” of the elections, met with the head of the OSCE/ODIHR observation mission,Toms Shoes Sale, Ambassador Heidi Tagliavini on Thursday.
During the meeting the two reportedly discussed Melikyan’s letter to the Central Election Commission (CEC) in which he demanded the release of information about citizens with voting rights who are absent from Armenia or have relinquished Armenian citizenship. The CEC, however, had refused to do so.
Candidate Andrias Ghukasyan continued his hunger strike in front of the National Academy of Sciences buildings, insisting that he felt good. He also presented some provisions of his election program to media.
“The main principle of my program is that the president should set a goal to himself to restore public confidence in statehood, to overcome the split that exists in society, regulate the domestic and foreign affairs of our country,” stated Ghukasyan.
Natioanl Self-Determination Union Chairman Paruyr Hayrikyan continued his campaign on Facebook, publishing interviews,masenv, presentations and video conferences through his account as well as providing commentary.
National Accord party leader Aram Harutyunyan and specialist in epic studies Vardan Sedrakyan continued meetings with media. Harutyunyan reiterated that he planned to withdraw from the race by February 8, while Sedrakyan said he intended to continue his struggle for presidency, but would not engage in active campaign until February 1.
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