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COUNCIL OF EUROPE HOPES FOR FAIR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN ARMENIA
PanARMENIAN.Net
05.11.2007 15:12 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ "The Council of Europe will keep on cooperating
with Armenia for its further integration into European structures,"
Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis said at a meeting
with students of Yerevan State University.
"New opportunities are provided for greater democratization of the
Armenian society," he said.
"Armenia has worked a long way during recent 6 years but it's not
enough to completely meet European standards. The adoption of reviewed
Constitution was a step forward. Election of Mayor of Yerevan via
a popular vote and expansion of local self-government authority are
the main achievements here," he said.
"However, there are minuses as well. The leadership and opposition
fail to establish a culture of dialogue. You should strengthen struggle
against corruption and fix a provision on alternative military service
in the legislation," Mr Davis said.
When touching upon the 2008 presidential elections, he voiced hope
that the elections will be free and fair.
PanARMENIAN.Net
05.11.2007 15:12 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ "The Council of Europe will keep on cooperating
with Armenia for its further integration into European structures,"
Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis said at a meeting
with students of Yerevan State University.
"New opportunities are provided for greater democratization of the
Armenian society," he said.
"Armenia has worked a long way during recent 6 years but it's not
enough to completely meet European standards. The adoption of reviewed
Constitution was a step forward. Election of Mayor of Yerevan via
a popular vote and expansion of local self-government authority are
the main achievements here," he said.
"However, there are minuses as well. The leadership and opposition
fail to establish a culture of dialogue. You should strengthen struggle
against corruption and fix a provision on alternative military service
in the legislation," Mr Davis said.
When touching upon the 2008 presidential elections, he voiced hope
that the elections will be free and fair.