Recalling the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,See resolution 2200 A (XXI), annex. which states, inter alia, that every citizen shall have the right and opportunity to take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives, to vote and to be elected at genuine periodic elections and to have access, on general terms of equality, to public service in his or her country,
回顾《公民及政治权利国际盟约》见第2200 A(XXI)号决议，附件。 特别规定，每个公民应有下列权利和机会：直接或通过自由选择的代表参与公共事务；在真正定期的选举中选举和被选举；在一般的平等条件下，参加本国公务，