FM vows Gov’t commitment to “transparent, competitive” elections after inviting OSCE/ODIHR observers
FM Darchiashvili stressed “It is in the best interest of our Government to strive for elections of the highest calibre”. Photo: Ilia Darchiashvili/Twitter
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Ilia Darchiashvili, the Georgian Foreign Minister, on Wednesday pledged his Government's commitment to conducting “transparent and competitive” general elections this fall after sending an official invitation to observers from the Organisation for Security and Co-Operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights.
In his press comments, the Minister highlighted the observers would be granted the opportunity to monitor the October 26 elections, and emphasised the Government's related obligations outlined in the conditions for the European Union to open accession talks with the country.
We reiterate our dedication to ensuring that OSCE/ODIHR observers are given the opportunity to oversee the elections in Georgia. It is in the best interest of our Government to strive for elections of the highest calibre”, the official said.
The Foreign Ministry on Monday addressed Matteo Mecacci, the Director of the OSCE/ODIHR, with an invitation for observers for the upcoming elections.
Georgia’s Central Election Commission on Wednesday set October 26 as the date for this year’s parliamentary elections and outlined mandatory registration procedures for participating parties.
The Georgian Foreign Ministry on Monday addressed Matteo Mecacci, the Director of the Organisation for Security and Co-Operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, with an invitation to send observers for the general elections in the country, set for October.
Giorgi Kalandarishvili, the Chair of the Central Election Commission, on Monday held an introductory meeting with Robin Dunnigan, the United States Ambassador to Georgia, discussing the process of preparations for the 2024 parliamentary elections, the CEC said.
The Government of Georgia on Monday revealed an action plan designed to fulfil the conditions outlined by the European Commission in November, a prerequisite for initiating accession talks with the European Union.
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Thursday said votes of citizens in the general elections in October “need to be protected” from the opposition United National Movement party and its “satellite” domestic non-governmental organisations.