WOMEN DIPLOMATS IN THE PARLIAMENT

National Assembly of RA
May 29 2009
Armenia

On May 29 Vice President of the National Assembly of the Republic of
Armenia Mrs. Arevik Petrosyan met with the women diplomats accredited
in the Republic of Armenia and the members of Diplomats’ Spouses
Association, whose Chairperson is Natalia Nalbandian.

RA NA Vice President Mrs. Arevik Petrosyan welcomed the guest and
conveyed them the greetings and warm wishes of the President of the
National Assembly. At the women’s request Mrs. Petrosyan presented the
activities of the National Assembly, its authorities, the NA structure,
its role in the life of the republic, relations of different branches
of the power and the mechanisms of checks and balances. Touching upon
the women’s representation in the legislative body, Mrs. Petrosyan
noted that their number has been definitely increased compared with
the previous parliaments, and the relations with men deputies are based
on mutual respect. She agreed with the observation of the Chairperson
of the Diplomats’ Spouses Association Mrs. Natalia Nalbandian that
the women’s presence in the parliament promotes the formation of more
tolerable atmosphere and discussion in more effective way.

RA NA Vice President Mrs. Arevik Petrosyan also presented the steps
directed to the rise of the role of the National Assembly and the
effectiveness of its work, the bill defining additional opportunities
for opposition factions and control functions of the National Assembly.

Mrs Petrosyan said that besides the legislative and political
activities other cultural events are also held, exhibitions and
various events for children are organized. She invited the guests on
behalf of the President of the National Assembly Hovik Abrahamyan to
attend the celebration dedicated to the International Children’s Day
in the yard of the National Assembly on June 1. This event continues
the formed new tradition.

At the end of the meeting Head of the Information Department of
NA Staff Mrs. M. Asatryan presented the guests the history of the
construction of the building of the National Assembly, the symbols of
the Republic of Armenia and the session hall of the National Assembly.