The Government of Armenia is implementing a wide package of reforms to further consolidate the democratic institutions, Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian said addressing the 19th Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Dublin.

The reforms are carried out to strengthen the rule of law, protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms, improve electoral procedures and relevant legislation, strengthen independent judicial system and expand the role of civil society.

“Armenian Parliamentary elections of May 2012 were assessed by ODIHR to be in compliance with OSCE commitments, and other international standards for democratic elections. Armenia continues to cooperate with ODIHR to implement recommendations of its elections’ observation mission,” he said.  “We are determined to capitalize on this achievement to hold the Presidential elections of 2013 in line with the highest democratic standards.”