Today Armenian President Robert Kocharian met the EU parliamentary observation mission headed by Marie Anne Isler Beguin, the RA leader's press office reports. The President thanked the observers for their presence in Armenia and said that the parliamentary election, which followed the constitutional reforms, precedes the presidential election.

The pre-election period and agitation activities proceeded in quiet and civilized atmosphere. Political forces were given the possibility to present their standpoint, Robert Kocharian said. The newly elected parliament will be entitled with new authority, he added

The parties also referred to electoral processes and fundamental observation principles.

Emphasizing the willingness of the Armenian government to hold an election meeting international standards, Robert Kocharian said he expects an impartial assessment from the observation mission.