CFSP Statements
13.05.2007
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EU Presidency statement on the parliamentary elections in Armenia

The Presidency of the European Union notes with satisfaction that the
parliamentary elections held in Armenia on 12 May were, on the whole,
conducted fairly, freely and largely in accordance with the
international commitments which Armenia had entered into. The
Presidency welcomes the fact that, compared to previous elections,
significant progress has been made.

The Presidency also welcomes the fact that the parliamentary elections
were observed and monitored closely and in a professional manner by a
comprehensive ODIHR election observation mission and by delegations
from the OSCE and Council of Europe Parliamentary Assemblies. The
Presidency has taken note of the interim joint statement issued by
these election observation missions on 13 May.

Looking ahead to the presidential elections due to be held at the
beginning of 2008, the Presidency calls on Armenia to investigate and
resolve the procedural problems which still exist, particularly those
concerning vote-counting but also the isolated cases of irregularities
which were observed.

The Presidency of the European Union is very much in favour of
intensifying cooperation with Armenia. This would breathe new life
into the European Neighbourhood Policy and the Action Plan agreed
under it.