CoE is a reliable partner for Armenia: Alain Berset

ArmInfo. President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan received the Secretary General of the  Council of Europe, Alain Berset, who is on an official visit to Yerevan.

As reported by the presidential office, welcoming the guest, Vahagn  Khachaturyan expressed satisfaction with the high level, regular  dialogue and mutual visits between Armenia and the Council of Europe,  which were marked by a busy agenda during the current year.  Alain  Berset, in turn, noted that this visit underlines the support that  the CoE has always provided to Armenia. <We are truly deeply  impressed by the developments that the country has had over the past  30 years>,  the Secretary General of the Council of Europe noted.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the close cooperation of  Armenia and the Council of Europe in establishing democratic  institutions. In this context, the importance of the comprehensive  reforms carried out by the Armenian authorities in the direction of  protecting democratic values, the rule of law, as well as fundamental  human and civil rights and freedoms was emphasized.  Touching upon  the regional security situation, Vahagn Khachaturyan presented  Armenia's stance, reaffirming the country's determination to achieve  stable and lasting peace. The President noted that Armenia is fully  committed to its international obligations and is ready for  constructive cooperation aimed at strengthening stability and  security in the region.

Alain Berset, in turn, emphasized the Council of Europe's willingness  to continue supporting Armenia in strengthening democratic  institutions, developing the justice system and protecting human  rights. He emphasized the importance of implementing sustainable and  inclusive reforms as the basis of a democratic society and noted that  the Council of Europe will continue to be a reliable partner in this  process.