YEREVAN. - Armenian Parliament Speaker Samvel Nikoyan received on Saturday the Head of the Election Observation Mission of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Radmila Šekerinska.

Nikoyan expressed gratitude for implementing active monitoring during the May 6 parliamentary elections in Armenia. He stressed that government’s objective was to hold fair and legitimate elections. He briefed Šekerinska on the work of monitoring group at the office of the speaker.

In her turn, Radmila Šekerinska expressed hope that cooperation with the Armenian government will continue to make a contribution to establishment of democracy in the country.

Head of the OSCE/ODIHR observation mission said the Armenian parliament can be proud of the conclusions made in observers’ report. She stressed that the Election Code is providing solid basis for holding elections in accordance with international standards.

Šekerinska said the final report which will include post-election remarks and proposals will be submitted in two months.