{"id":91690,"date":"2018-05-08T16:38:50","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T16:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=c2ab043cde99648a42db98808e082f62"},"modified":"2018-05-08T16:38:50","modified_gmt":"2018-05-08T16:38:50","slug":"press-release-minister-for-europe-statement-on-election-of-new-armenian-prime-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=91690","title":{"rendered":"Press release: Minister for Europe statement on election of new Armenian Prime Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Minister for Europe, Sir Alan Duncan said:<\/p>\n

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I am pleased that a solution to the political situation in Armenia has been found, via negotiation and through the Parliament, and congratulate Nikol Pashinyan on his election as Armenia\u2019s new Prime Minister.<\/p>\n

It is to the credit of all involved that events over the last three weeks have unfolded peacefully and largely without incident.<\/p>\n

It is important that the restraint and statesmanship shown by all parties continues and that the political process moves forward, based on solid constitutional and legal foundations.<\/p>\n

In my two visits to Armenia in the last 12 months, I have seen first-hand the country\u2019s rich history, and its huge potential. I was particularly impressed by the many young people I met, who are determined to build a bright future for Armenia.<\/p>\n

The UK, as a longstanding friend of Armenia, stands ready to support its efforts to strengthen its democracy, deliver good governance, and improve economic opportunities for all.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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