YEREVAN. – The U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern commented on the parliamentary elections held in Armenia on Twitter.

At the beginning of the day he wished good luck to the voters than said that there are many international observers for the parliamentary elections. He also stressed that there is ‘high turnout in Armenian elections. Good sign for Armenia's democracy.’

“Polls just closed. Everyone waiting for the results,” his recent note reads.

Eight political parties and one block participated in the parliament elections in Armenia: Republican Party of Armenian, Prosperous Armenia Party, Orinats Yerkir, Armenian National Congress, Heritage Party, ARF Dashnaktsutyun, the Communist Party of Armenia, Democratic Party of Armenia and United Armenians Party. For entering a 131-seat National Assembly (Parliament), parties must poll over 5% of votes, while blocks - over 7%.