U.S. CONGRATULATES ARMENIAN PEOPLE ON CONDUCTION OF ACTIVE AND COMPETITIVE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
PanARMENIAN.Net
23.02.2008 13:44 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ "We congratulate the people of Armenia on the
active and competitive presidential election of February 19 and
note the preliminary assessment of the OSCE’s Office of Democratic
Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and Parliamentary Assembly
that the election was "mostly in line with OSCE and Council of Europe
commitments and standards for democratic elections," said Tom Casey,
Deputy Spokesman for the U.S. Department of State.
"At the same time, we also note that international monitors identified
significant problems with electoral procedures. Armenian election
authorities have responded with the positive step of recounts in a
number of jurisdictions. We urge the Government of Armenia to ensure
these recounts are conducted comprehensively and transparently,
investigate all allegations of irregularities, and implement steps to
improve future elections. We also urge all political forces to continue
observing the rule of law and to work peacefully and responsibly for
a democratic Armenia," the statement says.