Torosyan Suggests Establishing EU Plenipotentiary Representation in Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net - July 24 Armenian Speaker Tigran Torosyan received a delegation let by EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus, Ambassador Peter Semneby, reports the Press Service of the Armenian NA. When assessing the high level of EU-Armenia relations, Torosyan underscored the need to strengthen the cooperation more. He remarked that creation of a commission for cooperation with European structures under the charge of the Armenian Speaker is another step by Armenia, confirming the priority of European integration in the country's foreign policy. The Armenian Speaker suggested establishing an EU plenipotentiary representation in Armenia.



As proposed by the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus, T. Torosyan turned to the draft Election Code and arranging for the parliamentary election in 2007. It was underscored that resulting from a discussion of 40 proposals of the Venice Commission, the political forces of the Parliament managed to reduce the number of remarks causing differences, from 15 to 6-7. This will allow hoping that in late August, during the discussion with participation of Venice Commission the Electoral Code will take its final shape, fully in line with European criteria. To hold free, fair and democratic election Torosyan specially underscored the importance of forming a favorable atmosphere between the authority leaning and opposition political forces.



During the meeting the issue of establishment of the Individual Action Plan was also discussed. Peter Semneby noted that Brussels is well aware of Armenia's serious approach to relations with the EU and after a few clarifications the Plan will be adopted.