Armenia must hold “the most democratic polls” in Feb – minister![]() January 16, 2013 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Conduction of more democratic elections will help Armenia solve both domestic and external problems, Justice Minister said. As Hrayr Tovmasyan noted during the opening of a three-day discussion on election violation cases, Armenia reported tangible progress in establishment of democracy. He further listed election legislation, political and legal culture and will of the ruling authorities as the three key preconditions for democratic polls. “The upcoming presidential elections must become the most democratic in the history of Armenia,” Minister Tovmasyan said. 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 |