YEREVAN, JULY 7, ARMENPRESS:  – The Council of Europe will launch a three-year action plan on 12 July in Yerevan to support Armenia’s agenda for reform in the areas of human rights, the rule of law and democracy.

Armenpress was informed from the office of Council of Europe in Yerevan that the new plan will cost € 15 million to implement. It will focus action on effective implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights, strong democratic institutions and procedures at national, regional and local level, and better participation of key social and civil actors in public decision-making process.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Edward Nalbandian, will open the launch conference. The Director General of Programmes and Deputy Secretary General elect of the Council of Europe, Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni, will present the action plan.

Armenia joined the Council of Europe in 2001 and will chair the Committee of Ministers from May to November 2013.