Election body head, U.S. ambassador discuss pre-election activities
By Aynur Jafarova
Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan (CEC) Mazahir Panahov and U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar mulled on September 12 the work carried out on the eve of the upcoming presidential elections and an action plan.
During the meeting Panahov noted that the registration process is coming to an end and election campaign will begin on September 16, the CEC Secretariat reported.
Panahov went on to say that all conditions have been created for the registered candidates to carry out agitation campaign in accordance with the legislation.
Panahov spoke about the steps taken to hold the upcoming elections in democratic conditions.
During the meeting the sides also discussed the perspectives of cooperation in relation to the elections.
Earlier spokesman for the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan Jonas Stewart said the U.S. government does not plan to send a special mission to Azerbaijan for the observation of the upcoming elections.
An observation group consisting of U.S embassy staff will conduct monitoring of the elections.
The presidential elections in Azerbaijan will be held on October 9.
To date, the CEC has registered nine candidates for the upcoming presidential elections, including chairman of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party, President Ilham Aliyev, Umid Party leader Igbal Aghazade, self-nominated candidate Zahid Oruj, chairman of the United Popular Front Party Gudrat Hasanguliyev, Modern Musavat party leader Hafiz Hajiyev, Azerbaijan Social Democratic Party chairman Araz Alizade, National Revival Party leader Faraj Guliyev, chairman of the Adalat (Justice) party Ilyas Ismayilov as well as Jamil Hasanli from the opposition National Council.
According to the electoral law, the official election campaign will end at 18:00 on October 8.
The campaign materials will be placed in the area of each polling station.
Free airtime and space for publications will be allocated for registered presidential candidates as part of the pre-election campaign.
In accordance with the Electoral Code, polling stations have been set up in the diplomatic missions and consulates of Azerbaijan.
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