British Embassy spread statement on conducted parliamentary elections  in Armenia

ArmInfo. The British Embassy in Yerevan has issued the following statement regarding the 2 April parliamentary elections in Armenia. The Statement particularly reads as follows: 

"The UK shares the assessment of the OSCE's Office for Democratic 

Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Election Observation Mission 

that these elections were well-administered and fundamental rights 

were generally respected but that they were "tainted by credible 

information about vote-buying" and pressure on some voters.

The UK welcomed the inclusive process pursued by government, 

opposition parties and civil society in shaping the new electoral 

code. Along with other international partners - EU, Germany, US and 

UN - and the Government of Armenia, the UK supported the introduction 

of a new voter authentication system. We welcome OSCE/ODIHR's 

assessment that this technology reduced the scope for voting 

irregularities. We note, however, the complaints and allegations 

relating to the overall electoral process and encourage the relevant 

authorities to deal with them efficiently and effectively. The UK 

will continue to support all in government, parliament and civil 

society committed to strengthening democracy, prosperity and 

stability in Armenia for the benefit of its people. -nu-