CE Secretary General: Azerbaijan is in right direction in establishing human rights

"In regard to Azerbaijan, it seems, and we hope, that it moves in the right direction in establishing human rights, although there are some problems," Jagland said. The upcoming parliamentary elections will be a serious challenge for Azerbaijan, Secretary General said.

"They, of course, will be held under broader international supervision. It is important to understand that we as a Council of Europe, do not interfere in the elections and do not take anyone's side. We only help in the conduct of open and free elections," Jagland said.

The Venice Commission, which has great significance in the world in regard to amending the constitution and the development of new constitutional provisions, today celebrates the 20-th anniversary of the date of creation.

The Commission will always work in this direction as the process of establishing the democracy has no end, Jagland said.  The parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan will be held in the first week of November. According to the submitted lists, the number of resident voters hits 4,829 people, the CEC secretary Natiq Mammadov said.


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