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PRESS RELEASE

181-03-06-2005

Minister Vartan Oskanian received ODIHR director, Ambassador Christian
Shtrohal

On 2 June, Armenia’s Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian received
Ambassador Christian Shtrohal, Director of OSCE Office for Democratic
Institutions and Human Rights, who was on a one-day visit to Armenia.

The two exchanged views on efforts and tasks undertaken by Armenia
to reinforce democratic processes and human rights protection in
the country.

Minister Oskanian assessed very positively the role of the OSCE in
the promotion of democracy and human rights protection in Europe and
expressed his hope, that this prominent international organization
will continue supporting democratic processes in Armenia and creating
a democratic environment in the entire region. In this regard, they
reinforced ODIHR’s helpful role in providing expert assistance in
the process of Armenian legislation development. -0-