The Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) has been honest about its goals and objectives in the past five years, said President Serzh Sargsyan, who is now visiting Shirak region as part of the ruling party’s race for parliament.

“We had gaps but we did not leave them unattended; we also kept track of our achievements,” the president told the voters of Maralik town. “The RPA has more to do as it is the most powerful [political force] in terms of its experience and democracy.”

Sargsyan, who is the leader of the ruling party, said the RPA has implemented reforms in almost all the communities across Armenia, adding that they have to do more as a political force having the potential to bring their initiatives to an end.
 

Speaking of Armenia’s economy, the president stressed the importance of creating jobs and promoting manufacturing.

“We replace import with local products wherever possible. One of our goals is to transform our economy. We do not have oil and natural gas, but we are rich in human resources and human talent,” he added.

The president noted that the Armenian nation combated natural disasters and acts of violence by some of its neighbors in a period when others were already in despair.
 

He called upon the crowd to vote in favor of the Republican Party on May 6, expressing support of their majority candidate, Mkhitar Varagyan, who is running for election in the town’s single-member constituency No. 36.
 

Nine political parties listed on proportional representation ballots, and 180 single-mandate candidates will be bidding for seats in parliament on May 6.