ODIHR, ICES to monitor presidential polls in Armenia![]() January 12, 2013 - 16:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two international organizations, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and International expert Center for Electoral Systems (ICES) were accredited in Central Election Committee to monitor the February 18 presidential polls in Armenia. International organizations, diplomatic and consular representations accredited to Armenia, whose tasks include promotion of democracy and human rights, have a right to implement a monitoring mission during elections. Related links: Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Partner news |