OSCE Office in Baku organizes information sessions on non-interference in electoral process

The OSCE Office in Baku launched a series of information sessions today focusing on OSCE commitments to avoid interference in the electoral process.

Opening the session, Head of the OSCE Office in Baku Ali Bilge Cankorel praised Azerbaijan`s progress in the election process, which was observed by international organizations.

“Our joint efforts contribute to Azerbaijan`s aspiration to hold elections in line with OSCE and international commitments and to promote a more participatory and transparent election process,” he added.

Cankorel said, “The confidence of political parties and voters in the electoral process and the way in which it is administered is essential for the credibility of the municipalities that will result from elections.”

Speaking at the event, head of the Presidential Administration`s department for socio-political affairs Ali Hasanov stressed “every election is very important for Azerbaijani society”.

Hasanov stressed “the democratic election is important to win the trust of Azerbaijani society rather than international organizations”.

He noted “we are ready to fulfill tasks that President Ilham Aliyev set to electoral institutions”.

Mazahir Panahov, the Head of the CEC, also emphasized the significance of non-interference in the electoral process and said “we are implementing enlightenment programs to increase professionalism of our lower-level election commissions and to meet the requirements of the electoral law”.

The sessions are organized in co-operation with Azerbaijan`s Presidential Administration and the Central Election Commission.

/AzerTaj/