STEPANAKERT, FEBRUARY 21, ARMENPRESS. The Constitutional referendum in Nagorno Karabakh proceeded transparent and free, former MP of the Basque Country Rafa Larreina told reporters.

“We didn’t notice any violation. Everything was organized very accurately. We had the chance to talk to the citizens and we are sure that everyone realized their mission in the referendum. It was fully in line with international democratic standards. The example of Nagorno Karabakh must be contagious for other countries lacking democracy”, Larreina said.

 Lorena Lopez de Lacalle, member of the European Free Alliance bureau, said the referendum was held on a rather high level and without complaints. “There are issues in the region which are gradually being solved, which is noticeable. The people of Nagorno Karabakh seek to preserve and develop its language, culture and Fatherland. You are even able to maintain calm in difficult times. We will speak about the democracy of Nagorno Karabakh everywhere. We will present a report in March in Poland, where we will also present the issues of Nagorno Karabakh”,  Lorena Lopez de Lacalle said.

The Central Referendum Commission of Nagorno Karabakh said the Constitutional changes draft is adopted. 87,6% of the voters cast their ballots in favor of the Constitutional changes.