Ambassadors urge respectful environment during Armenia voteJune 18, 2021 - 18:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A group of ambassadors accredited in Armenia have issued a statement ahead of snap parliamentary elections in the country on Sunday, June 20, urging all participants "to ensure that the high overall standard set in the previous elections of 2018 is met or exceeded." "Towards this end, we have continued to provide technical support to the Central Electoral Commission and other relevant entities to help promote a credible election process that is undertaken in a transparent and professional manner," the statement said. "We encourage all parties to contribute to a respectful and peaceful environment conducive to the free expression of voters’ rights throughout this important step for the future of the country. We remain committed partners in support of peace and prosperity for all in Armenia." Statement made on behalf of the following (in alphabetical order): Ambassador Andrea Wiktorin, Delegation of the European Union to Armenia Ambassador John Gallagher, Embassy of the United Kingdom in Armenia Ambassador Lynne Tracy, Embassy of the United States of America in Armenia Ambassador Masanori Fukushima, Embassy of Japan in Armenia Ambassador Dr. Michael Banzhaf, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Armenia Ambassador Nico Schermers, Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Armenia Ambassador Patrik Svensson, Embassy of Sweden in Armenia Mr. Shombi Sharp, Resident Coordinator, United Nations in Armenia Ambassador Stefano Lazzarotto, Embassy of Switzerland in Armenia Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on March 18 that Armenia will hold snap parliamentary elections on June 20. The PM came under fire after signing a statement with the Russian and Azerbaijani Presidents to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh almost 45 days after the start of the military hostilities. Under the deal, the Armenian side was forced to return all the seven regions surrounding Karabakh, having lost a part of Karabakh itself in hostilities. Top stories 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. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |