17:12, 3 August 2023

YEREVAN, AUGUST 3, ARMENPRESS. Central Electoral Commission (CEC) Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan, who was a member of Civil Contract party before his appointment, has said that he will ensure free, fair and transparent elections in the 2023 Yerevan City Council elections.

Hovakimyan talked about this during a press conference held on August 3, addressing the issue of whether he will be able to ensure free, fair and transparent elections of the Yerevan City Council, which will be held on September 17, taking into account the fact that before becoming the Chairman of the CEC, he was a member of the ruling party.

"Yes, I can, because before being a member of the Civil Contract party, I was a journalist, and for many years my activity was dedicated to free, fair, transparent, competitive elections. Being a party member does not mean being a criminal, because failure to fulfill one's duties as a CEC Chairman would be a crime. I can and will ensure that the elections in Armenia are free, fair and transparent," he said.