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COUNCIL OF EUROPE SECRETARY GENERAL TO VISIT ARMENIA IN OCTOBER
October 02, 2013 | 16:41
President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in France on a working visit, today
in Strasbourg met with the President of the Parliamentary Assembly
of the Council of Europe (PACE) Jean-Claude Mignon, CE Secretary
General Thorbjørn Jagland and CE Commissioner for Human Rights
Nils Muižnieks.
At the conclusion of the meeting with CE Secretary General, President
Serzh Sargsyan and Mr. Thorbjørn Jagland summarized the results
of the negotiations and responded to the questions asked by media
representatives.
President Sargsyan noted they had discussed Armenia's priorities during
the presidency of the Committee of Ministers, in particular reforms
of the Council of Europe, improvement of effectives of the European
Court of Human Rights and the struggle against racism and intolerance.
President Sargsyan reiterated Armenia's commitment to the European
system of values. He said Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland will
visit Armenia in October to participate in the conference on struggle
against racism, intolerance and xenophobia.
Later, President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the plenary session
of PACE. He made a statement and responded to the questions raised
by the members of the Assembly.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
From: A. Papazian
October 02, 2013 | 16:41
President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in France on a working visit, today
in Strasbourg met with the President of the Parliamentary Assembly
of the Council of Europe (PACE) Jean-Claude Mignon, CE Secretary
General Thorbjørn Jagland and CE Commissioner for Human Rights
Nils Muižnieks.
At the conclusion of the meeting with CE Secretary General, President
Serzh Sargsyan and Mr. Thorbjørn Jagland summarized the results
of the negotiations and responded to the questions asked by media
representatives.
President Sargsyan noted they had discussed Armenia's priorities during
the presidency of the Committee of Ministers, in particular reforms
of the Council of Europe, improvement of effectives of the European
Court of Human Rights and the struggle against racism and intolerance.
President Sargsyan reiterated Armenia's commitment to the European
system of values. He said Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland will
visit Armenia in October to participate in the conference on struggle
against racism, intolerance and xenophobia.
Later, President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the plenary session
of PACE. He made a statement and responded to the questions raised
by the members of the Assembly.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
From: A. Papazian