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Ambassador's Farewell Visit to the National Assembly
National Assembly of RA, Armenia
Sept 7 2006
On September 6, Mr. Tigran Torosyan, the President of the National
Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, received Mr. John Evans, the US
Ambassador to Armenia in connection with completion of his diplomatic
mission in Armenia.
The RA NA President thanked Mr. Ambassador for effective work and noted
that relations between the two countries have seriously progressed
during the years of his activity, and as a result several projects
were implemented in the Parliament, especially the cooperation with the
USAID, which promoted the conformity of the Armenian legislation to the
international standards. Mr. Torosyan wished success to Mr. Ambassador
and expressed confidence that Mr.
Ambassador will always remain the friend of Armenia.
Mr. Evans also expressed satisfaction with the development of two
countries' relations and noted that it was a result of teamwork, and
the team is ready to cooperate with the National Assembly in future,
by continuing the launched programs. He highlighted the experience and
knowledge of basic problems of the NA President, which is a basis for
success. Touching upon the issue of autumn session to start in few
days, Mr. Evans particularly emphasized the draft on Electoral Code
out of circulating drafts, the adoption of which will greatly promote
the holding of elections in 2007 in conformity with international
standards. Mr. Ambassador noted that there are all preconditions in
Armenia to become a democracy leader in the region.
During the 15 years of the third Republic of Armenia a lot of work has
been done, good laws have been adopted. Mr. Evans noted that several
programs are carried out to reinforce the democracy and to assist in
organization of election, particularly to support in the improvement of
electoral rolls' accuracy and running mechanisms. He also highlighted
the observers' participation in the elections. The US Ambassador to
Armenia Mr. Evans emphasized the necessity of anti-corruption fight,
where the Parliament has its big role, to reinforce the democracy, the
success of which will promote the increase of investments in Armenia.
Mr. Torosyan, the RA NA President, touching upon the issue of
elections, noted that they are not only important stage for democracy
progress, but also they have to symbolize the direction of future
process of Armenia in May 2007. Thus, they are of high importance
for Armenia. The adoption of the Electoral Code by OSCE, on the
basis of Venice Commission experts' suggestions will be a serious
step toward that. The NA President highlighted the establishment of
favorable atmosphere among political forces and the accomplishment of
multi party system in the country, when ruling and opposition parties
will understand, that they are parts of one unity and not the forces
conflicting each other.
The issue of Nagorno Karabakh was touched upon. Mr. T. Torosyan,
the RA NA President, highlighted the fact that OSCE Minsk Group
Co-chairs have chosen a resolution that takes into consideration the
principle of people's self-determination. Mr. also Evans highlighted
the third principle of Helsinki Final Act: non-use of military
force in conflict resolution. They highlighted the continuation of
negotiations and noted that the pre-election period or elections
should not be an obstacle for that. It was noted that the increase of
Azerbaijan's military expenses should be in the focus of international
community. The peaceful settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict is
within the undertaken obligations of Azerbaijan, as the PACE member
country. The PACE resolution requires to be exempt from military
threats and hatred propaganda.
Other issues of mutual importance were also discussed during the
meeting.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
National Assembly of RA, Armenia
Sept 7 2006
On September 6, Mr. Tigran Torosyan, the President of the National
Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, received Mr. John Evans, the US
Ambassador to Armenia in connection with completion of his diplomatic
mission in Armenia.
The RA NA President thanked Mr. Ambassador for effective work and noted
that relations between the two countries have seriously progressed
during the years of his activity, and as a result several projects
were implemented in the Parliament, especially the cooperation with the
USAID, which promoted the conformity of the Armenian legislation to the
international standards. Mr. Torosyan wished success to Mr. Ambassador
and expressed confidence that Mr.
Ambassador will always remain the friend of Armenia.
Mr. Evans also expressed satisfaction with the development of two
countries' relations and noted that it was a result of teamwork, and
the team is ready to cooperate with the National Assembly in future,
by continuing the launched programs. He highlighted the experience and
knowledge of basic problems of the NA President, which is a basis for
success. Touching upon the issue of autumn session to start in few
days, Mr. Evans particularly emphasized the draft on Electoral Code
out of circulating drafts, the adoption of which will greatly promote
the holding of elections in 2007 in conformity with international
standards. Mr. Ambassador noted that there are all preconditions in
Armenia to become a democracy leader in the region.
During the 15 years of the third Republic of Armenia a lot of work has
been done, good laws have been adopted. Mr. Evans noted that several
programs are carried out to reinforce the democracy and to assist in
organization of election, particularly to support in the improvement of
electoral rolls' accuracy and running mechanisms. He also highlighted
the observers' participation in the elections. The US Ambassador to
Armenia Mr. Evans emphasized the necessity of anti-corruption fight,
where the Parliament has its big role, to reinforce the democracy, the
success of which will promote the increase of investments in Armenia.
Mr. Torosyan, the RA NA President, touching upon the issue of
elections, noted that they are not only important stage for democracy
progress, but also they have to symbolize the direction of future
process of Armenia in May 2007. Thus, they are of high importance
for Armenia. The adoption of the Electoral Code by OSCE, on the
basis of Venice Commission experts' suggestions will be a serious
step toward that. The NA President highlighted the establishment of
favorable atmosphere among political forces and the accomplishment of
multi party system in the country, when ruling and opposition parties
will understand, that they are parts of one unity and not the forces
conflicting each other.
The issue of Nagorno Karabakh was touched upon. Mr. T. Torosyan,
the RA NA President, highlighted the fact that OSCE Minsk Group
Co-chairs have chosen a resolution that takes into consideration the
principle of people's self-determination. Mr. also Evans highlighted
the third principle of Helsinki Final Act: non-use of military
force in conflict resolution. They highlighted the continuation of
negotiations and noted that the pre-election period or elections
should not be an obstacle for that. It was noted that the increase of
Azerbaijan's military expenses should be in the focus of international
community. The peaceful settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict is
within the undertaken obligations of Azerbaijan, as the PACE member
country. The PACE resolution requires to be exempt from military
threats and hatred propaganda.
Other issues of mutual importance were also discussed during the
meeting.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress