PACE rapporteurs on Azerbaijan expected

During the visit they will hold talks at the President's administration and parliament.

They will also meet with leaders of the political parties and heads of the non-governmental organizations. The discussion will focus on preparations for the forthcoming parliamentary elections to be held in Azerbaijan in November.  

During the visit to be paid on the eve of the PACE session Gross and Herkel will mull the situation in Azerbaijan.

The PACE rapporteurs last visited Azerbaijan on 17-20 April. After their visit a plenary meeting of the PACE Monitoring Committee on 25 April issued a statement which contains concerns in connection with the pre-election political situation in Azerbaijan.