OSCE YEREVAN OFFICE PROMOTES DEMOCRACY IN ARMENIA, US DIPLOMAT CONSIDERSNovember 8, 2004 - 19:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Office in Yerevan has demonstrated its continued dedication to promoting democratic principles in Armenia, U.S. diplomat Paul Jones told the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna, Austria the other day. As reported by the US Department of State, Paul Jones noted that under the leadership of Ambassador Vladimir Pryakhin the OSCE mission has strengthened the level of cooperation between the Armenian government, its political parties and various facets of civil society. He specifically highlighted Ambassador Pryakhin's work in promoting Electoral Code reform, implementing anti-corruption strategies, and developing anti-terrorism legislation.![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |