International observers starting their missions in Azerbaijan

Observation missions of international organizations are starting their mission in Azerbaijan to monitor parliamentary elections in the country, Central Election Commission's department for international relations Rovzat Gasimov said.

According to him, OSCE mission will start working shortly. The observation mission of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights is going to be the largest one. This organization will send 30 long-term and 450 short-term observers.

The delegation of the Council of Europe is expected to visit Azerbaijan as well. The CIS 400-member delegation will arrive in Azerbaijan`s capital in mid-October.

Gasimov pointed out both local and international observers can apply to the CEC to monitor elections across the country until 10 days before the voting. The applications to watch the process within constituencies must be filed five days before.


/AzerTAc/