I don't subscribe to that school of thought that leadership can be altogether defined by gender.

There are many examples of female leaders who are not afraid to take responsibility and openly face the challenges in the worst situations.

The examples of female success stories are important on the global scale, as they help to disseminate the idea of gender equality and to spread the roots for the actual implementation of equal rights for women and men and democratic values among different cultures, societies and traditions.

If women decide that their mission, their political career, balances out what they have to give up, they can be and are equally successful as men.

Concrete examples of successful women and their stories of achievement are the best inspiration and [means of] empowerment for other women to seek the heights in their professional career and take a leading role in society.

I never had ambition to become president of the state or to accomplish more than men.

I am happy and proud that during one year of presidency, my initiatives have been strongly supported by the people and society and we have launched the process of vitally important state reforms.