Farhod Rahimi: the elections in Belarus were open and positive

International observers from the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly continue to share their impressions of the preparation and holding of the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Belarus. 

Farhod Rahimi, Chairman of the Majlisi Milli of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan Committee on Coordination Activities of the Majlisi Milli with the Majlisi Namoyandagon, Executive Power, Public Associations, Mass Media and Inter-Parliamentary Relations and deputy Chair of the CSTO PA Permanent Commission on Political Affairs and International Cooperation, gave a positive assessment of the elections.

He noted that the election process was very well-organized.

"A calm and cordial atmosphere reigned at the polling stations. No remarks were made. The elections were held openly and positively, it was clear that people were happy to come to the polling stations," Farhod Rahimi said.

According to the CSTO parliamentarians, the presence of a large number of national and international observers, as well as media representatives, at polling stations, characterizes the electoral system of the Republic of Belarus as open for independent control.