November 19, 2009 - 20:47 AMT
Hovik Abrahamyan: Cooperation with OSCE/ODIHR to contribute to Armenia's democratization
National Assembly Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan has today received OSCE/ODIHR Director Janez Lenarcic. During the meeting, Armenian Speaker said that the country's cooperation with organization contributed to Armenia's democracy and human rights development. Mr. Abrahamyan also expressed Armenian authorities' willingness to see their country in the list of European states.

In that context, Parliament speaker introduced to Lenarcic Armenia's steps following 2008 elections.

In turn, ODIHR Director thanked Abrahamyan for warm reception, stressing that visit aimed at establishing mutual trust with Armenian authorities. In the meantime, he noted that his organization's goal consisted in offering professional assistance, without imposing any measures on countries.

Parties also touched upon normalization of Armenian-Turkish ties without preconditions and Karabakh conflict settlement, RA NA press service reports.