Release of prisoners involved in March 1 case will assist further democracy development in Armenia, Audronius Azubalis, head of the OSCE, said at today’s joint press conference with Armenian FM.

He pointed out certain movement in some fields, noting the OSCE notices and welcomes the achieved progress. Azubalis stressed with approaching election reforms should be carried out to ensure freedom of speech and freedom of assembly.  

In his turn Minister Nalbandian stated Armenia is an active member of the OSCE and participates in all the reforms in the organization and is ready to provide further assistance to any projects.

Edward Nalbandian also stressed Armenia-Lithuania relations are at a high level, recalling Armenia supported Lithuania for holding chairmanship in the OSCE.