6 May: Armenian media reports that the number of people who have voted in todays Parliamentary elections by 5.00 p.m. local time has reached 51.53%. Voting closes at 8.00 p.m. local time.

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.