Parliamentary Elections in Yemen and Constitutional Referendum in Qatar
Secretary Colin L. Powell
Washington, DC
April 30, 2003
The United States wishes to extend its congratulations to the people and governments of Yemen and Qatar for the achievement of significant milestones earlier this week on the road to democracy and representative government. TEST
On Sunday, April 27, the Republic of Yemen conducted parliamentary elections, the third in its history, based on principles of universal suffrage and
direct ballots. Initial reports indicate that the election was mostly free and fair, with voter turnout estimated at 75 percent and greatly increased the participation of women voters since the last round in 1997. The United
States extends its congratulations to the people of Yemen and the Yemeni government
for its conduct of these elections.
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These are important developments for Yemen, Qatar, and the region as a whole, and we will continue to work as partners with Yemen and Qatar -- and our friends throughout the region -- as they build the institutions and practices of a democratic society.
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