Sarksyan will also hope the election secures the approval of international observers.

The delay has drawn criticism from international observers, including the United States.

But last week's voting was endorsed as broadly acceptable by international observers.

But international observers said they had seen no major problems with the vote.

Thousands of local and international observers are being allowed to monitor the vote.

That made counting thousands of ballots, with international observers hovering overhead, quite difficult.

Last year, it held a presidential election which was praised by international observers.

Last month he threatened to expel international observers who asked for a delay.

Chavez said he wanted international observers to witness the hostages' release.

According to international observers, up to three million Ethiopians may be internally displaced.

Scores of local and international observers will also be on hand.

The international observers including those from the OSCE called the election transparent and honest.

Under pressure to investigate the incident, Israel launched an inquiry with two international observers.

That's why the international observers went in early, he said.

Human rights watchdogs and international observers are readying for a similar crackdown on Wednesday.

Boubacar has also complained about a lack of international observers.