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FCO MINISTER RESPONDS TO THE ARMENIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
http://hetq.am/eng/news/23711/fco-minister-responds-to-the-armenian-presidential-elections.html
15:27, February 22, 2013
Commenting on the Armenian Presidential election on 18 February, the
Minister for Europe said it marks another step forward in democratic
development
David Lidington, Minister for Europe, said:
"The Armenian Presidential Election on 18 February marked another
step forward in Armenia's democratic development. The campaign was
free and open and voter turn-out on polling day was good. I expect
that the final result, when confirmed, will reflect the choice of
the Armenian voters.
"I welcome the International Election Observation Mission's preliminary
report which concluded that the elections were characterised by a
'respect for fundamental freedoms' but also noted deficiencies in
election administration and instances of political interference. I
look forward to seeing the Mission's final report and encourage the
Armenian Government to respond constructively to any recommendations
it might make.
"The British Government looks forward to working with the Armenian
Government to promote the economic reforms which will underpin
Armenia's efforts to forge a stronger relationship with the EU."
From: A. Papazian
http://hetq.am/eng/news/23711/fco-minister-responds-to-the-armenian-presidential-elections.html
15:27, February 22, 2013
Commenting on the Armenian Presidential election on 18 February, the
Minister for Europe said it marks another step forward in democratic
development
David Lidington, Minister for Europe, said:
"The Armenian Presidential Election on 18 February marked another
step forward in Armenia's democratic development. The campaign was
free and open and voter turn-out on polling day was good. I expect
that the final result, when confirmed, will reflect the choice of
the Armenian voters.
"I welcome the International Election Observation Mission's preliminary
report which concluded that the elections were characterised by a
'respect for fundamental freedoms' but also noted deficiencies in
election administration and instances of political interference. I
look forward to seeing the Mission's final report and encourage the
Armenian Government to respond constructively to any recommendations
it might make.
"The British Government looks forward to working with the Armenian
Government to promote the economic reforms which will underpin
Armenia's efforts to forge a stronger relationship with the EU."
From: A. Papazian