ARMENIA-USA-MASS MEDIA

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Thomas O. Melia, who had visited Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, said at the hearings in Congress that Armenia should develop media pluralism.

According to ITAR-TASS, when assessing the situation in Azerbaijan, Melia expressed his concern over the fundamental freedoms and pointed out that the election administration in the republic does not meet the international standards. He also pointed out the detention of oppositionists and human rights activists. According to him, Washington urges Baku to resolve these problems and respect the religious freedoms.

As regards Georgia, he said that Tbilisi should focus on development of political pluralism, implementation of important electoral reforms, consolidation of the judiciary system and ensuring of the freedom of assembly.

Related articles

Editor's choice
News
Borrell tells the European Parliament that the situation in Afghanistan was critical, but the EU will remain engaged

Borrell tells the European Parliament that the situation in Afghanistan was critical, but the EU will remain engaged

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.
Editor's choice
News
US brokers agreement to end Russia - Ukraine military action in the Black Sea

US brokers agreement to end Russia - Ukraine military action in the Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine agreed Tuesday to halt military strikes in the Black Sea and on energy sites during talks brokered by the United States, which offered as a first concrete incentive to Moscow to ease pressure on agricultural exports. With President Donald Trump pushing for a rapid end to the war that has killed tens of thousands of people, US negotiators shuttled separately over three days in the Saudi capital Riyadh between delegations from Ukraine and Russia.

Popular

Editor's choice
News
US brokers agreement to end Russia - Ukraine military action in the Black Sea

US brokers agreement to end Russia - Ukraine military action in the Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine agreed Tuesday to halt military strikes in the Black Sea and on energy sites during talks brokered by the United States, which offered as a first concrete incentive to Moscow to ease pressure on agricultural exports. With President Donald Trump pushing for a rapid end to the war that has killed tens of thousands of people, US negotiators shuttled separately over three days in the Saudi capital Riyadh between delegations from Ukraine and Russia.