Yerevan (Noyan Tapan) – Armen Sarkissian–former prime minister of Armenia–sent the first congratulatory telegram–Friday to Robert Kocharian–the newly appointed prime minister of that country.
Sarkissian–in addition to congratulating Kocharian–expressed confidence in his successor’s abilities to fulfill the duties of the poisition well. "I am confident your political experience and knowledge–and your personal achievemen’s will benefit you in carrying out the responsibilities of the job for Armenia and the Armenian people."
Sarkissian went on to wish Kocahrian good health–success and all the best in his new position.