ARMINFO News Agency, Armenia
September 28, 2006 Thursday
PACE MONITORING GROUP REPORTS DEMANDS FAIR ELECTIONS IN ARMENIA
Development of democracy in Armenia requires transparent elections
meeting European standards in 2007, Georges Colombie, a member of
PACE Monitoring Group, told Armenian journalists, Thursday.
The reporters not only wished but also demanded fair elections in
Armenia. G. Colombie said that existence of a strong opposition is a
compulsory condition to development of democracy. Regarding the goals
of their visit, G. Colombie said they intend to monitor the process
of legislative amendments in the country in accordance with the new
provisions of the Constitution. He said during their meetings in
Yerevan, they discussed the judicial reforms, the status of Yerevan,
the role of Ombudsman, the activity of Mass Media, the fight against
corruption and the activity of the Police. They stressed the
necessity of pluralism of opinions.
September 28, 2006 Thursday
PACE MONITORING GROUP REPORTS DEMANDS FAIR ELECTIONS IN ARMENIA
Development of democracy in Armenia requires transparent elections
meeting European standards in 2007, Georges Colombie, a member of
PACE Monitoring Group, told Armenian journalists, Thursday.
The reporters not only wished but also demanded fair elections in
Armenia. G. Colombie said that existence of a strong opposition is a
compulsory condition to development of democracy. Regarding the goals
of their visit, G. Colombie said they intend to monitor the process
of legislative amendments in the country in accordance with the new
provisions of the Constitution. He said during their meetings in
Yerevan, they discussed the judicial reforms, the status of Yerevan,
the role of Ombudsman, the activity of Mass Media, the fight against
corruption and the activity of the Police. They stressed the
necessity of pluralism of opinions.