U.S. to give $6.5 million for conducting free and fair elections in Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net - The American side through its Embassy in Armenia assigned $6.5 million for conducting free and fair elections in this country, Vice-President of "Millenium Challenges" American Corporation John Hjuko stated in Yerevan. He said, the Armenian authorities are going to do everything in order to conduct the upcoming elections democratically. "I've brought a clear message for the Armenian authorities. It is necessary to deepen democracy in the republic and the upcoming parliamentarian and presidential elections in Armenia must fix a serious progress in the development of democracy considered with previous elections," John Hjuko stated. He said, during his meeting with leaders of the country Prime Minister and the NA Speaker of Armenia promised him that the Armenian leadership will do everything possible to hold free and fair elections in the country.



Speaking about cooperation between Armenia and the "Millenium Challenges" Corporation, John Hjuko stressed that his organization insists on keeping three main parameters in those countries, which claim to get financial means for realizing the projects of "Millenium Challenges". "Our priorities remain the same-development of democracy, investments to "human resources" and establishment of economic freedoms," John Hjuko stated. Armenia received $225 million grant from the American Corporation for developing her agriculture in the past, "Interfax" reports.



Parliamentary elections in Armenia will be held May 12 this year. Registration of party lists and candidates will take place from April 2 till April 7. The electoral campaign will launch soon after this process and will last till May 10. The Armenian National Assembly has 131 members.