Azeri electoral body and Venice Commission mull co-op
BAKU – The Azerbaijani Central Election Commission and the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe have discussed issues of cooperation.
A delegation headed by Thomas Markert, secretary of the Venice Commission, met with Chairman of the Central Election Commission Mazahir Panahov on Friday, the CEC said.
According to Panahov, the Azerbaijani Central Election Commission attaches special importance to cooperation with international organizations, including the Council of Europe's Venice Commission.
Fruitful cooperation of the CEC with the Venice Commission began in 2003, joint activities made an important contribution to the development of democracy in Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan uses its achievements in the economic field for the development of democracy in the country, Markert said. He also expressed satisfaction with the CEC's close cooperation with the Venice Commission.
Panahov informed the CE officials about the enlightenment program implemented by the CEC, noted the importance of the activities undertaken jointly with the Venice Commission.
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