RA FOREIGN MINISTER RECEIVES MEMBERS OF PREELECTION MISSION OF PACE AD HOC COMMISSION ON OBSERVATION OF ELECTIONS
Noyan Tapan
Jan 31, 2008
YEREVAN, JANUARY 31, NOYAN TAPAN. On January 31, RA Foreign
Minister Vardan Oskanian received the preelection mission of PACE
ad hoc commission on observation of the presidential elections in
Armenia, led by PACE Vice-Chairman John Prescott. According to the
report provided to Noyan Tapan by the RA Foreign Ministry Press and
Information Department, the interlocutors exchanged thoughts about
the process of preparation of the RA presidential elections. The PACE
delegates shared their impressions from meetings with RA high-ranking
officials, presidential candidates, and NGOs.
V. Oskanian attached much importance to the observation mission’s
work. He gave explanations on the amendments made in the law On Dual
Citizenship. The Minister expressed the hope that the estimations
of international observation missions to be given to the forthcoming
elections will register progress, which will contribute to development
of democracy in Armenia.