AMBASSADOR OF GERMANY IN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
National Assembly of RA, Armenia
June 20 2006
On June 20, Tigran Torosyan, RA NA Speaker received Heike Renate
Peitsch, the German Ambassador to Armenia.
Congratulating Mr. Torosyan on the occasion of being elected as NA
Speaker, Mrs. Peitsch emphasized the great responsibility that is
multiplied especially before the elections and attached importance to
the development of friendly relations to which can greatly contribute
the parliaments.
Touching upon the work of the parliament the NA Speaker Tigran Torosyan
attached importance to the reflection of constitutional amendments in
the Armenian legislation, which means additional editing of over 60
laws. Valuing the improvement of the Armenian political atmosphere
before the forthcoming general elections the NA Speaker noted
that only the amendments of the Electoral Code are not sufficient
for holding democratic elections. He considered unacceptable the
hostility of political forces towards each other highlighting their
competition. According to the NA Speaker, the improvement of the
political atmosphere and the holding of elections in conformity with
democratic criteria will contribute also to further developments of
European integration.
During the meeting interparliamentary issues were also discussed.
Noting the willingness for bilateral cooperation, Mr. Torosyan
highlighted the presence of clear programs, which will make the
interrelations efficient. Regarding the creation of a full multiparty
system in Armenia importance was attached to the study of the German
experience.
They also touched upon the activity of German funds in Armenia.
Importance was attached to the study and exchange of the experience
of German parties for all the Armenian parties, at the same time
abstaining form one-sidedness.
During the meeting other issues of mutual interest were also discussed.
National Assembly of RA, Armenia
June 20 2006
On June 20, Tigran Torosyan, RA NA Speaker received Heike Renate
Peitsch, the German Ambassador to Armenia.
Congratulating Mr. Torosyan on the occasion of being elected as NA
Speaker, Mrs. Peitsch emphasized the great responsibility that is
multiplied especially before the elections and attached importance to
the development of friendly relations to which can greatly contribute
the parliaments.
Touching upon the work of the parliament the NA Speaker Tigran Torosyan
attached importance to the reflection of constitutional amendments in
the Armenian legislation, which means additional editing of over 60
laws. Valuing the improvement of the Armenian political atmosphere
before the forthcoming general elections the NA Speaker noted
that only the amendments of the Electoral Code are not sufficient
for holding democratic elections. He considered unacceptable the
hostility of political forces towards each other highlighting their
competition. According to the NA Speaker, the improvement of the
political atmosphere and the holding of elections in conformity with
democratic criteria will contribute also to further developments of
European integration.
During the meeting interparliamentary issues were also discussed.
Noting the willingness for bilateral cooperation, Mr. Torosyan
highlighted the presence of clear programs, which will make the
interrelations efficient. Regarding the creation of a full multiparty
system in Armenia importance was attached to the study of the German
experience.
They also touched upon the activity of German funds in Armenia.
Importance was attached to the study and exchange of the experience
of German parties for all the Armenian parties, at the same time
abstaining form one-sidedness.
During the meeting other issues of mutual interest were also discussed.