U.S. positive about Armenia's electionMay 14, 2007 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We welcomed the Armenian parliamentary elections and congratulate the Armenian people on a more successful poll than previous elections. We share the satisfaction of international observers that the election infrastructure, both legal and technical, has been greatly improved. We are proud that our partnership with government and non-government structures in Armenia has supported these improvements," says a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in Armenia on May 12 parliamentary election. "We value highly the work of the many election officials who were dedicated to completing their work with integrity. We note ODIHR Ambassador Frlec's comment that this election is not over. Our judgment so far is that this election was an improvement toward international standards. Part of the election process is a careful consideration of all issues raised in connection with the election, including several serious allegations of fraud or intimidation which may have affected the outcome of some of the races. We hope for aggressive investigation of allegations of electoral wrongdoing and subsequent prosecutions, should they be warranted," the statement says. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Armenia says wants expanded transport, energy connectivity Pashinyan says Armenia is interested in the expansion of connectivity in transport, energy, telecommunications and other directions. Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution. U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |