Samvel Mkrtchyan and David Hobbs considered the further activities of the NATO PA and preparation for the spring session in Berlin.

"The NSS acts for the welfare of our nation and ensures security of all citizens including those who participate in the rallies," the NSS statement says.

If Europe doesn't react to our movement, it will betray not only the Armenian people but also the principles and values of democracy and freedom," the RA ex-President said.

A mourning event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Sumgait pogroms was held in Yerevan.

Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to the Republic of Armenia, Ambassador Raul de Luzenberger handed credentials to President Robert Kocharian.

Mr Semneby will also meet with President Robert Kocharian and Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan.

Leaders of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and China also congratulated Serzh Sargsyan on victory in the presidential race.

A delegation from the Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region met with Congressman Howard Berman.