OSCE: Coming election - decisive step on way of Armenia's democratic developmentMay 4, 2007 - 14:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yesterday Armenian President Robert Kocharian had a meeting with the heads of OSCE member-states' diplomatic missions, which are accredited in Yerevan, Presidential Press Office reports. At the meeting the coming parliamentarian elections and issues concerning electoral processes were the key subject of discussions. As Robert Kocharian stated, a rather responsible moment came in Armenia's life, the electoral process stepped up the final stage. One more time he stressed determination of the government to hold the elections in accordance with international standards. Underlining that electoral campaign goes on rather calmly and in civilized manners, R. Kocharian stressed the important role of Armenian authorities and main political forces. In their part diplomats called the coming elections as a decisive step on the way of Armenia's democratic development. They said the country has already fixed a serious progress in holding free and fair elections, which is also reflected in reports of observation missions. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. |