  Dunja Mijatovic ready to assist Armenia in amending Law on Radio and Television May 18, 2010 - 21:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic on May 18. The President stressed that Armenia attaches importance to the OSCE role in the region’s security. Besides, Mr. Sargsyan emphasized the importance of various OSCE structures in Armenia for further strengthening of democracy, establishing rule of law, improving electoral processes and protecting human rights. Meanwhile, Mijatovic hailed the Armenian government’s steps aimed at decriminalization of defamation and slander in the civil and criminal codes, as well as code of criminal procedure, saying that it will contribute to freedom of media. Besides, digital broadcasting of television and radio programs was also discussed during the meeting. Mijatovic said that this is an important step and expressed readiness to secure expert support in the process of amendment of the RA Law on Radio and Television, the press service of the RA President reported.
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