ArmInfo. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe expressed satisfaction with the organization of parliamentary elections in Armenia in accordance with  international standards. This is stated in the PACE resolution  adopted on January 30.

The resolution was adopted based on a report by Sir Roger Gale. This  report provides an overview of PACE monitoring activities from  January to December 2019. It assesses the progress of countries being  monitored or in the process of post-monitoring dialogue.

Delegates welcomed Armenia's efforts to combat corruption and the  initiative to reform the judiciary to ensure greater independence.

At the same time, the Assembly expressed its concern about the  problems that the judiciary is facing in ensuring their independence  and impartiality.

The Assembly also noted that intolerance towards the LGBT community  and other minorities is manifested in Armenian society, as well as  obstacles that some community groups pose to the Council of Europe  Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and  Domestic Violence, which is still awaiting ratification. (Istanbul  Convention).

The Assembly calls on the Armenian authorities to accelerate reforms  in the judicial system for its independence and effectiveness.  Moreover, PACE members called on the authorities to refrain from any  actions that may be perceived as exerting pressure or interfering  with the work of the judicial system.  There was also a call to  continue to strengthen the rights of women, as well as the rights of  the LGBT community and other minorities.