PanARMENIAN.Net

U.S. positive about Armenia’s election
14.05.2007 14:56 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ `We welcomed the Armenian parliamentary elections
and congratulate the Armenian people on a more successful poll than
previous elections. We share the satisfaction of international
observers that the election infrastructure, both legal and technical,
has been greatly improved. We are proud that our partnership with
government and non-government structures in Armenia has supported
these improvements,’ says a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in
Armenia on May 12 parliamentary election.

`We value highly the work of the many election officials who were
dedicated to completing their work with integrity.

We note ODIHR Ambassador Frlec’s comment that this election is not
over.

Our judgment so far is that this election was an improvement toward
international standards.

Part of the election process is a careful consideration of all issues
raised in connection with the election, including several serious
allegations of fraud or intimidation which may have affected the
outcome of some of the races.

We hope for aggressive investigation of allegations of electoral
wrongdoing and subsequent prosecutions, should they be warranted,’ the
statement says.