YEREVAN. – The official delegation of the European People’s Party (EPP) will visit Armenia this autumn.

Armenia’s ruling Republican Party’s (RPA) joining the EPP is among the discussed issues, said EPP President Wilfried Martens.

Decision on including RPA depends on mission’s conclusion. If it is positive one, it means RPA program corresponds to the main program of the European Party.

Positive decision will be made in case reforms, in particular concerning electoral code, freedom of speech and combating corruption are carried out.

European People’s Party founded in 1976 is the largest political power in Europe. Seventy-two parties from 39 states are EPP members.