Torosyan Suggests Establishing EU Plenipotentiary Representation in Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net
25.07.2006 13:19 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ July 24 Armenian Speaker Tigran Torosyan received a
delegation let by EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus,
Ambassador Peter Semneby, reports the Press Service of the Armenian
NA. When assessing the high level of EU-Armenia relations, Torosyan
underscored the need to strengthen the cooperation more. He remarked
that creation of a commission for cooperation with European structures
under the charge of the Armenian Speaker is another step by Armenia,
confirming the priority of European integration in the country’s
foreign policy. The Armenian Speaker suggested establishing an EU
plenipotentiary representation in Armenia.

As proposed by the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus,
T. Torosyan turned to the draft Election Code and arranging for the
parliamentary election in 2007. It was underscored that resulting
from a discussion of 40 proposals of the Venice Commission, the
political forces of the Parliament managed to reduce the number of
remarks causing differences, from 15 to 6-7. This will allow hoping
that in late August, during the discussion with participation of
Venice Commission the Electoral Code will take its final shape, fully
in line with European criteria. To hold free, fair and democratic
election Torosyan specially underscored the importance of forming
a favorable atmosphere between the authority leaning and opposition
political forces.

During the meeting the issue of establishment of the Individual
Action Plan was also discussed. Peter Semneby noted that Brussels
is well aware of Armenia’s serious approach to relations with the EU
and after a few clarifications the Plan will be adopted.