Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the delegation led by OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro.

The Prime Minister highlighted the cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the OSCE for effectively promoting democratic reforms in our country. Nikol Pashinyan noted that many reforms have been carried out in the recent years to develop and strengthen democracy in Armenia, including in close cooperation with European partners, and that agenda remains one of the Government’s priorities. The Prime Minister underlined the consistent steps taken in the fight against corruption, noting that our country has made significant progress in the reviews of reputable international organizations. The Prime Minister also highlighted the positive changes in the field of press freedom since 2018, noting that in recent years most of the media in Armenia, including television, are opposition-oriented. The Prime Minister added that the reforms in the field of press freedom are carried out taking into account the international practice, experience and standards.

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro noted that the steps taken by the Armenian government to strengthen democracy are encouraging and inspiring. Teresa Ribeiro stressed the importance of effective cooperation between the OSCE and the Government of the Republic of Armenia in the field of freedom of speech, including the introduction of new tools in the fight against misinformation. Ms. Ribeiro also noted that the OSCE is ready to facilitate the exchange of experience of journalists and the development of professional skills. The importance of close cooperation between the government and the civil society was also underlined.