The arrival of the Nicaraguan delegation for the early presidential elections serves as an expression of solidarity with the people of South Ossetia, an international observer Cairo Amador, Vice-Chairman of the Supreme Electoral Council of the Republic of Nicaragua, said.
He has noted that the election campaign is being conducted with a high level of organization.
"First of all, I would like to convey a message of strong support from our government and people. I am proud to be here and to witness the political processes taking place in the Republic," he said.
Cairo Amador highlighted three key aspects characterizing the current vote: the peaceful nature of the process, high voter turnout, and a forward-looking approach.
The foreign guest paid particular attention to comparing the electoral practices of South Ossetia and Russia with those of the Western countries.
According to him, against the backdrop of election campaigns in a number of states—which are often accompanied by internal conflicts—the processes in South Ossetia and the Russian Federation look "very smooth."
"Some leaders are planning to hold elections in November. And all this is happening amidst deep internal divisions, infighting within parties, and the disqualification of candidates. Here, however—both in South Ossetia and across Russia—the elections are proceeding calmly and constructively," the speaker has noted.
In concluding, Cairo Amador described the situation as a kind of "paradox": the countries that position themselves as the gold standard of democracy are facing serious systemic problems, whereas in South Ossetia, the process demonstrates stability.
He expressed his gratitude to the host side for the invitation and the opportunity to witness these "unique political events."
