OSCE PA statement on electoral reform in Albania

COPENHAGEN, 6 June 2020 – Welcoming the agreement on electoral reform in Albania, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President George Tsereteli, Special Representative on South East Europe Mark Pritchard and Secretary General Roberto Montella issued the following joint statement today:

“We are pleased to see that a political agreement on electoral reform, in line with recommendations from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, has been reached in Albania. We congratulate all the parties for the inclusive process and for securing the necessary political will. This is an important achievement for Albania and we hope to see continued efforts toward political dialogue and co-operation in the interests of the Albanian people.

“In the spirit of the longstanding good co-operation between Albania and the PA, which has been enhanced this year with Albania holding the OSCE Chairmanship, we continue to support reforms in line with Albania’s domestic and foreign policy priorities.”

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