160 CIS observers to monitor Armenian electionsApril 25, 2012 - 12:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - CIS observing mission continues monitoring of the election campaign ahead of the elections to the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. According to the Mission headquarters, the CIS observation staff is almost finalized. The Central Electoral Commission of Armenia got accreditation applications from 160 observers representing the Commonwealth States including Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, as well as the Interparliamentary Assembly of CIS member states, Parliamentary Assembly of Belarus-Russia Union and CIS Executive Committee. Within their monitoring activities, the Mission Headquarters leadership held meetings in the Armenian government, as well as with OSCE/ODIHR mission head to discuss the current election campaign. The monitoring mission also met with leadership of Heritage party’s election office. After studying the work of district and neighborhood electoral commissions in Armenia’s Syunik, Vayots Dzor, Armavir and Aragatsotn provinces, the observers mentioned the transparency of their activities. Parliamentary elections are due in Armenia on May 6 featuring 8 political parties (Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), Prosperous Armenia, ARF Dashnaktsutyun (ARFD), Orinats Yerkir, Heritage, Democratic Party of Armenia (DPA), Communist Party of Armenia and United Armenian party, as well as one election bloc represented by opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC). Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |