RA leader expects impartial assessment from EU observersMay 11, 2007 - 18:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian President Robert Kocharian met the EU parliamentary observation mission headed by Marie Anne Isler Beguin, the RA leader's press office reports. The President thanked the observers for their presence in Armenia and said that the parliamentary election, which followed the constitutional reforms, precedes the presidential election. The pre-election period and agitation activities proceeded in quiet and civilized atmosphere. Political forces were given the possibility to present their standpoint, Robert Kocharian said. The newly elected parliament will be entitled with new authority, he added The parties also referred to electoral processes and fundamental observation principles. Emphasizing the willingness of the Armenian government to hold an election meeting international standards, Robert Kocharian said he expects an impartial assessment from the observation mission. 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 | 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. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |