The Armenian government is implementing a wide package of reforms to further consolidate the democratic institutions, 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. This was stated by Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian during the OSCE Ministerial Council held in Kyiv.

“The OSCE plays an important role in advancing democratic reforms in Armenia.

Our close work with the ODIHR and the Representative on the Freedom of Media and implementation of relevant recommendations is very productive,” he said.

The Minister touched upon presidential elections that “were assessed by OSCE/ODIHR Elections Observation Mission to be in compliance with OSCE commitments and other international standards for democratic elections.”

“I would also like to mention our fruitful cooperation with the OSCE Yerevan Office which implements projects across all three dimensions.

As the Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, Armenia during the last six months stressed the necessity to further consolidate cooperation between the OSCE and the Council of Europe. Building on synergies of our efforts and avoiding duplications, our two organizations can achieve better results in protecting and promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms,” Nalbandian noted.