“Open political debates took place in Armenia including with participation of the news media and online. The general absence of irregularities, including vote buying and absence of pressures, enabled to implement a true competition. All our observers noted that all procedures of the electoral code were adhered. Many of the people noted that the voting and campaigning process was open and clear, and substantial debates have taken place. Observers have also noted that they would also want for such debates between leaders to take place in their countries,” he said.
According to him, they have certain concerns regarding the funding procedure of elections, which creates some unequal conditions.
He added that competitors had the chance to implement their campaigns and all political forces had equal conditions for holding free assemblies.
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