A further deepening of the European Union's ties with Armenia and its greater economic assistance to the country hinge on the proper conduct of the upcoming Armenian presidential election, a senior EU diplomat said on Monday.
"The European Union expects Armenia to ensure that the presidential elections scheduled for 2013 are and will be in line with international standards," Traian Hristea, head of the EU Delegation in Yerevan, told a news conference. "Armenia should therefore address effectively the shortcomings identified by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights during the May 2012 parliamentary elections."
"Let me stress again that whether this is done will determine the pace of our bilateral cooperation with Armenia," he said. "We expect that the full commitment of the Armenian authorities will ensure that the elections are held in a democratic and transparent manner."
Armenian News
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