P. Semneby: Election-2008 distinguished by high competition

P. Semneby: Election-2008 distinguished by high competition

2008-02-19 11:11:00

ArmInfo. Foreign Minister of Armenia Vardan Oskanyan and European Union
Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby discussed
presidential campaign in Armenia, Monday.

Foreign Ministry press-service reports that the sides emphasized that the
election-2008 are distinguished by high competition. In this connection, it
is especially important to conduct them in conformity with international
standards. The sides stressed that development of democratic processes in
Armenia will boost the cooperation with EU.

P. Semneby also informed the minister of his meetings in Moscow and Tbilisi
before arrival in Armenia. The source reports that V. Oskanyan and P.
Semneby exchanged opinions on developments around
Kosovo. P. Semneby said that EU Foreign Ministers will meet in Brussels
Monday to discuss Kosovo independence.