Joseph Daul : Free and Fair elections are the first  precondition for  further improvement of EU-Armenia relations

ArmInfo. Free and fair elections are the first precondition for further improvement of EU-Armenia relations. This was stated by Joseph Daul, the Chairman of the European People's Party. 

In his opinion, the EU-Armenia will be improved also by the initialed  Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement

He mentioned that Parliamentary elections will be the first after the  Constitution referendum implemented and transition to the  parliamentary model of administration. Also, following his wording,  this elections are the first to be conducted based on new electoral  regulations, reformed exactly due to the initiative of Republican  party. He said also that this is an important opportunity to test  Armenian democracy. It is important to have free, transparent and  peaceful conditions of elections conducted in compliance with all  international standards. I am sure that RPA will do everything  possible to conduct  such  elections not to get beneficial opinion of  international entities, but proceeding from the interests of the  country.  

EPP Chairman is sure the improved democracy will make Armenia  stronger, will strengthen the supremacy of law, will make the  corruption struggle more effective, will secure the independence of  justice system and will guarantee the political sustainability. The  politician mentioned also that all the components mentioned will make  Armenia more attractive for foreign investors and will support the  economic growth, as well as jobs creation. 

According to Daul, who expressed support to republicans, to make this  process successful, the participation of all the political powers is  needed, and, at the same time, more power assumes more responsibility  - hence, that is the responsibility of RPA first'. Daul expressed  also his advise to show more trust  to responsible authorities.