Georgia
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

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Andrew Rosindell (Romford, Conservative)

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received on the recent elections in Georgia; and if he will make a statement.

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David Lidington (Minister of State (Europe and NATO), Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Aylesbury, Conservative)

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) made a preliminary statement on 2 October which noted that the Georgian parliamentary elections were largely free and fair, although certain key issues remained to be addressed. ODIHR plan to issue a comprehensive report, which will include recommendations, in December 2012. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs made a statement on 3 October which welcomed ODIHR's preliminary assessment and which noted that the elections marked a significant step forward in Georgia's democratic development.

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