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Armenian Presidential elections: a step forward in democratic development

Foreign Office Minister David Lidington said the Armenian Presidential election marks another step forward in democratic development.

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Foreign & Commonwealth Office and 皇冠体育app Rt Hon David Lidington CBE
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22 February 2013
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Commenting on the election Minister for Europe, David Lidington, said:

皇冠体育app Armenian Presidential Election on 18 February marked another step forward in Armenia鈥檚 democratic development. 皇冠体育app 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鈥檚 preliminary report which concluded that the elections were characterised by a 鈥榬espect for fundamental freedoms鈥� but also noted deficiencies in election administration and instances of political interference. I look forward to seeing the Mission鈥檚 final report and encourage the Armenian Government to respond constructively to any recommendations it might make.

皇冠体育app British Government looks forward to working with the Armenian Government to promote the economic reforms which will underpin Armenia鈥檚 efforts to forge a stronger relationship with the EU.

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Published 22 February 2013