Pryakhin: During parliamentarian elections Armenian statehood became strongerMay 29, 2007 - 14:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Parliamentarian elections in Armenia strengthened the Armenian statehood, head of OSCE Yerevan Office Ambassador Vladmir Pryakhin stated to journalists on Tuesday. "Armenia made a forward move on the way of holding elections: compared with 2003, elections in 2007 were held in more quiet and democratic atmosphere. In general, during parliamentarian elections Armenian statehood became stronger," he said. At the same time Pryakhin underlined despite positive reports on conducting parliamentarian elections, international observers indicated some shortcomings, in connection of which "there were and will be made recommendations, which as we hope, will be taken into account while preparing for the 2008 presidential elections". At the same time as a positive factor the Ambassador underlined the special attention of law enforcement bodies towards elections, registration of all shortcomings, examination of all applications submitted by citizens. He is sure that criminal cases will be filed in connection with all violations. "At the same time and this is the nearest task, we'd like to see a more serious, constructive and larger opposition, which would be properly represented in the parliament. Unfortunately we do not see it now yet," he underlined, "Novosti-Armenia" reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |