Pakistan's CEC Delegation Pays Visit To Azerbaijani Counterparts
Date
8/30/2024 8:08:34 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 30. The chairperson of
Azerbaijan's Central Election Commission (CEC), Mazahir Panahov,
met with a delegation led by the head of Pakistan's observation
mission, the chairperson of Pakistan's Central Election Commission,
Sultan Mohammad, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan to observe the
upcoming extraordinary parliamentary election, Trend
reports.
Referring to the close friendship and strategic partnership
between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, Mazahir Panahov gave detailed
information to the delegation on preparations for the September 1
election process.
Noting that there are currently more than 6 million eligible
voters in Azerbaijan, Panahov mentioned that 990 candidates will
compete in the election.
Informing that more than 6,000 polling stations are functioning
throughout the country, the chairperson of the CEC emphasized that
54 polling stations are located in the territories liberated from
occupation. Stressing the importance of the parliamentary election
for the Azerbaijani people, Panahov stated that for the first time
in 30 years, the election to the Azerbaijani Parliament will be
held in the whole territory of the country.
Furthermore, it was noted that the preparation for the election
has been carried out following the requirements of the Electoral
Code of Azerbaijan, and all conditions have been created for the
comfortable voting of electors.
Underscoring that Pakistan is a friendly country to Azerbaijan
and official Islamabad has always supported the territorial
integrity of the country, Sultan Mohammad noted that the brotherly
country of Azerbaijan is on the threshold of a significant day, the
extraordinary parliamentary election.
“We are confident that this election will also be held in full
compliance with the country's Electoral Code, transparently and
fairly,” he pointed out.
The chairperson of the Central Election Commission of Pakistan
also noted the high level of organization of preparations for the
extraordinary parliamentary election in Azerbaijan and compliance
of the electoral legislation with international standards.
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