Douglas Davidson, deputy chief of the U.S. mission to the OSCE, called on Tajikistan\'s parliament on 25 May to make changes to the country\'s election law. Speaking at a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna, Davidson urged changes that \"will strengthen Tajikistan\'s reputation as a country that guarantees political pluralism.\" The American Embassy in Dushanbe told the news agency that adding such elements as independent electoral commissions and provisions for election observers will bring the country\'s election law closer to international standards. Davidson also suggested that Tajik lawmakers consult closely with OSCE election experts in efforts to fashion a new election law. (Asia Plus-Blitz)