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PACE hopes for “perfect elections” in Armenia
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Oratert News on 13/04/2012 14:56:00

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) hopes that the
forthcoming May 6 parliamentary elections in Armenia will be “perfect”.

The head of PACE electoral mission to Armenia,  Baroness Emma Nicholson said
this at a press conference in Yerevan on  April 12, Mediamax reports.
According to her, they have held many  meetings in Armenia during previous two
days and gained information  about various issues and problems.
Emma Nicholson noted that PACE  observation team comprised of 28
parliamentarians will arrive in  Yerevan to carry out the mission on May 3.
The Baroness pointed  out that they have a big experience in conducting
elections. She assured  that they will “fix both the shortcomings and the
positive aspects.”
When  asked about the election lists, Emma Nicholson said that the mission  had
met with the leadership of Passport and Visa Department of the  Armenian Police.
“We have had fruitful discussions, and they told  us they were working to
create mechanisms for providing more  transparency to processes,” PACE
official said.