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Steps taken for Macedonia to hold free elections: PM

Xinhua, December 7, 2016 Adjust font size:

Macedonian Prime Minister Emil Dimitriev and State Election Commission (SEC) members met Tuesday to discuss activities related to the election process and election day scheduled on Dec. 11.

During the meeting, they agreed on the common goal for organizing fair, democratic and credible elections, deeming that all conditions to that effect have been met, Dimitriev's press office said.

According to the Macedonian premier, for the last few months, the government and SEC here have been fully dedicated to completing all activities for preparing the elections.

Dimitriev said that he expect a successful election, when citizens of Macedonia will be able to freely express their will.

SEC chairman Aleksandar Cicakovski thanked the government for the constructive cooperation, deeming it very important for this process.

He assured Dimitriev everything was ready for Macedonia to have fair, democratic and credible elections on Dec. 11. Endit