Ambassador: Georgia holds transparent parliamentary elections

Azerbaijan, Baku, Oct. 9 / Trend E. Tariverdiyeva / The parliamentary elections in Georgia were held transparently. All observers in their assessment stressed that Georgia is a democratic country, Georgian ambassador to Azerbaijan Teymuraz Sharashenidze said at a press conference today following the elections. For the first time the power in Georgia has been transferred from one power to another through elections after the collapse of the USSR, he said. Parliamentary elections were held in Georgia on Oct.1. Around 14 parties and two political blocs participated in the elections. Parliamentary elections were held in Georgia on a mixed - list, majority system. Around 150 MPs must be elected - 77 on the lists (a passing barrier of five per cent) and 73 - single-seat constituencies. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az