DUNJA MIJATOVIC READY TO ASSIST ARMENIA IN AMENDING LAW ON RADIO AND TELEVISION

PanARMENIAN.Net
May 18, 2010 – 21:48 AMT 16:48 GMT

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with OSCE Representative on
Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic on May 18.

The President stressed that Armenia attaches importance to the OSCE
role in the region’s security.

Besides, Mr. Sargsyan emphasized the importance of various OSCE
structures in Armenia for further strengthening of democracy,
establishing rule of law, improving electoral processes and protecting
human rights.

Meanwhile, Mijatovic hailed the Armenian government’s steps aimed at
decriminalization of defamation and slander in the civil and criminal
codes, as well as code of criminal procedure, saying that it will
contribute to freedom of media.

Besides, digital broadcasting of television and radio programs was
also discussed during the meeting. Mijatovic said that this is an
important step and expressed readiness to secure expert support
in the process of amendment of the RA Law on Radio and Television,
the press service of the RA President reported.