Armenia's European orientation is the result of a natural choice, NA Speaker Alen Simonyan announced at the opening ceremony of the session of the PACE Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee.
"It stems from the agenda of democratic reforms of our state, because with its past and present, Armenia is an integral part of European civilization, based on a common value system and a unique historical and cultural heritage," he said.
According to Simonyan, the Council of Europe is an important partner for Armenia in order to strengthen democracy, human rights and the rule of law, in the implementation of ongoing reforms in our country.
"The results of our joint efforts are visible and irreversible.
The ongoing reforms in the country are also a pillar of security for us and are directly related to our steps towards achieving peace in the region.
It is possible to achieve lasting peace through the development of a sovereign, stable and democratic state, respect for human rights and the fundamental principles of international law," added the Speaker of the National Assembly.
