Armenia has presented the outcome of its June 7 parliamentary elections to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), describing the vote as a significant demonstration of democratic participation and the country’s continued commitment to free, fair and transparent elections.
Speaking at the 1568th meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, Armenia’s delegation said the elections to the National Assembly were conducted in line with the country’s international obligations and OSCE commitments.
A total of 2,005 polling stations, including nine located in penitentiary institutions, were established across the country. Authorities also took measures to ensure accessibility for all eligible voters.
The elections were monitored by a broad range of domestic and international observers. According to the statement, the Central Electoral Commission accredited 13 local observer missions and more than 600 observers from eight international observation missions, including the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the European Parliament, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly and the International Organisation of La Francophonie.
Representatives of 35 diplomatic and consular missions accredited in Armenia, as well as officials from 14 foreign electoral management bodies, also followed the elections.
The electoral process received extensive media coverage, with 71 local media outlets and approximately 180 foreign journalists accredited to report on the vote.
Out of 2,505,228 eligible voters, 1,477,736 cast ballots, resulting in a turnout of 58.94 percent.
According to preliminary results announced by the Central Electoral Commission, three political forces crossed the electoral threshold and will be represented in the National Assembly: the Civil Contract Party, the Strong Armenia Alliance and the Armenia Alliance. The Civil Contract Party secured a parliamentary majority and is set to form the country’s next government.
The official election results are expected to be finalized and certified by the Central Electoral Commission on June 14.
The Armenian delegation noted that the preliminary findings of the OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission concluded that voters were given a genuine choice in a professionally managed electoral process conducted in a vibrant and pluralistic political environment.
At the same time, Armenia drew attention to what it described as unprecedented foreign interference and pressure during the electoral period. According to the statement, foreign information manipulation, disinformation campaigns, cyber-related threats and other hybrid activities sought to influence public opinion, undermine trust in democratic institutions and deepen societal divisions.
The delegation said such activities had continued after the elections, with attempts to cast doubt on the results and weaken confidence in democratic institutions.
Reaffirming Armenia’s commitment to democratic governance, the delegation stated that the elections represented another important step in the country’s democratic development and reflected citizens’ sovereign right to determine their future through free and democratic elections.
According to the statement, the election results and support for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan demonstrate the Armenian public’s desire to continue pursuing a path of peace and prosperity.
