Senators Kerry and Lugar Call For Free And Transparent Parliamentary Elections In Moldova

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Ahead of the November 28 parliamentary elections in Moldova, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) and Ranking Member Dick Lugar (R-IN) issued the following statements announcing the Senate's passage of a resolution recognizing Moldova's democratic accomplishments and expressing its support for free and transparent elections:

"The people and the government of Moldova have overcome a daunting set of economic and political challenges. The success of these elections is important, not only for Moldova, but for the region as a whole," said Chairman Kerry. "On November 28, I hope the people of Moldova have an election of the highest democratic standard that will produce a government capable of continuing necessary reforms."

"Since independence in 1991, Moldova has made notable progress in establishing a democratic political system and a free market economy," said Ranking Member Lugar. "This Resolution re-affirms the United States Senate's support for political reform and fair democratic processes with our partners in Moldova and recognizes the important steps Moldova has recently made towards European integration. I am hopeful that the upcoming election can serve as a foundation for reform-minded leaders in Moldova to make further progress toward this goal."

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