X
    Categories: 2021

Armenia urged to ensure that the high standard set in the previous elections of 2018 is met or exceeded

Public Radio of Armenia
 

As the people of Armenia head to the polls to elect a new parliament this Sunday, envoys of international community partners providing electoral technical assistance in Armenia encourage all participants to ensure that the high overall standard set in the previous elections of 2018 is met or exceeded.

“Towards this end, we have continued to provide technical support to the Central Electoral Commission and other relevant entities to help promote a credible election process that is undertaken in a transparent and professional manner,” the diplomats said in a statement.

“We encourage all parties to contribute to a respectful and peaceful environment conducive to the free _expression_ of voters’ rights throughout this important step for the future of the country. We remain committed partners in support of peace and prosperity for all in Armenia,” the added.

Statement made on behalf of the following (in alphabetical order):

Ambassador Andrea Wiktorin, Delegation of the European Union to Armenia
Ambassador John Gallagher, Embassy of the United Kingdom in Armenia
Ambassador Lynne Tracy, Embassy of the United States of America in Armenia
Ambassador Masanori Fukushima, Embassy of Japan in Armenia
Ambassador Dr. Michael Banzhaf, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Armenia
Ambassador Nico Schermers, Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Armenia
Ambassador Patrik Svensson, Embassy of Sweden in Armenia
Mr. Shombi Sharp, Resident Coordinator, United Nations in Armenia
Ambassador Stefano Lazzarotto, Embassy of Switzerland in Armenia

Emil Lazarian: “I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS