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ARMENIAN PRESIDENT RECEIVES SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE
ARMENPRESS
October 21, 2010
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 21, ARMENPRESS: Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan
received today Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjorn
Jagland and the delegation that was participating in the Council of
Europe "For the Future of Democracy" Forum.
Presidential press office told Armenpress that greeting the guest
the President rated high the conduction of the forum in Yerevan,
expressing hope that effective discussion took place within its
framework. The President of the country highly praised the role of
the Council of Europe in fostering of human rights, democracy and
democratic institutions, pointing out Armenia's commitment to the
All-European values.
"The defense of the human and citizens' basic freedoms,
democratic values is the corner stone of the Republic of Armenia
and our statehood. We have passed a noticeable way after Armenia's
independence. Nevertheless, we clearly realize that we still have a lot
to do and we are determined in passing this way till the end, though
it is said that this way is endless," Serzh Sargsyan pointed out.
Considering the Yerevan forum a remarkable event both for the Council
of Europe and Armenia Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Thorbjorn Jagland said that he is very happy to see that Armenia is
a good partner in the Council of Europe.
"Of course, we are attentively following the developments taking
place in Armenia. I agree with you, Mr President, that you have
passed quite a long way. The main mission of the Council of Europe
is to help the states overcome that way or as I say the highway. I
also agree that this highway has no end. By the way, we know that on
the both sides of the road in the world there are many obstacles for
the democracy. The more we move forward, the new obstacles are coming
forth," the Secretary General said.
He highly praised the activity of Armenia's permanent representative
in the Council of Europe, saying that he supports the reforms initiated
in the establishment.
From: A. Papazian
ARMENPRESS
October 21, 2010
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 21, ARMENPRESS: Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan
received today Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjorn
Jagland and the delegation that was participating in the Council of
Europe "For the Future of Democracy" Forum.
Presidential press office told Armenpress that greeting the guest
the President rated high the conduction of the forum in Yerevan,
expressing hope that effective discussion took place within its
framework. The President of the country highly praised the role of
the Council of Europe in fostering of human rights, democracy and
democratic institutions, pointing out Armenia's commitment to the
All-European values.
"The defense of the human and citizens' basic freedoms,
democratic values is the corner stone of the Republic of Armenia
and our statehood. We have passed a noticeable way after Armenia's
independence. Nevertheless, we clearly realize that we still have a lot
to do and we are determined in passing this way till the end, though
it is said that this way is endless," Serzh Sargsyan pointed out.
Considering the Yerevan forum a remarkable event both for the Council
of Europe and Armenia Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Thorbjorn Jagland said that he is very happy to see that Armenia is
a good partner in the Council of Europe.
"Of course, we are attentively following the developments taking
place in Armenia. I agree with you, Mr President, that you have
passed quite a long way. The main mission of the Council of Europe
is to help the states overcome that way or as I say the highway. I
also agree that this highway has no end. By the way, we know that on
the both sides of the road in the world there are many obstacles for
the democracy. The more we move forward, the new obstacles are coming
forth," the Secretary General said.
He highly praised the activity of Armenia's permanent representative
in the Council of Europe, saying that he supports the reforms initiated
in the establishment.
From: A. Papazian