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Ukrainian President met with international observers
23.10.2015 16:12 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
As of today, the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has
met with heads of international monitoring missions that will observe local elections in Ukraine on Oct 25, President Petro Poroshenko Press Office reports.
It is to be admitted, despite the fact that the local elections in Europe are usually held without international observers, it was decided to invite them this time. As a result, 1554 international observers from 14 countries and 14 international organizations will take part in observing the Ukrainian local elections.
«The key position is to ensure free and unbiased expression of will during these elections,» the Head of State said.
As to Poroshenko, since the last presidential and parliamentary elections have met the highest international standards, it is very important to hold local elections in the same manner.
«I will do everything for local elections to be held in compliance with the same criteria,» the President emphasized.
As to the report, the President reminded that on Sept 9, he had issued a Decree to oblige local authorities and law enforcement bodies to make every effort to protect free choice of Ukrainian citizens.
As to the report, Poroshenko noted that the Ukrainian decentralization reform had been started and local authorities had received additional financial powers. He is hopeful that after the approval of constitutional amendments, local authorities will also be able to redistribute powers. «This is the face of Ukraine in the world,» Poroshenko said.
«I am confident that we have to learn to live under the Law and the principles of democracy,» the President said.
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