KARABAKH PRESIDENT-ELECT PRAISES ELECTORAL BODY’S WORK

Arminfo, Yerevan
5 Sep 07

Stepanakert, 5 September: "It is also thanks to the work of the
Central Electoral Commission [CEC] and its relevant agencies that
during various elections [in Nagornyy Karabakh] we get positive
reactions from observation missions, international organizations
and the media. This proves once again that we remain committed to
democratic principles and are moving step by step towards forming a
full-fledged civil society," Bako Sahakyan, the president-elect of
the Nagornyy Karabakh republic, said as CEC chairman Sergey Nasibyan
handed him the presidential certificate.

"The high turnout and the majority’s support of Bako Sahakyan’s
candidacy is explained by the realism of his platform and by a great
belief of Artsakh [Nagornyy Karabakh] people that this platform will
be implemented by all means under his leadership and will become the
basis for the further development of the republic and improvement of
the people’s well-being," Nasibyan said as he handed to Sahakyan the
presidential certificate.

The inauguration ceremony of the NKR president is scheduled for
7 September.

About 300 foreign guests are expected to participate.