Andres Herkel to discuss amendments to Electoral Code during his visit to Azerbaijan

Mr.Herkel told APA that the ongoing process in the threshold of presidential elections in Azerbaijan, freedom of expression and issues of prisoners will be a priority during the visit.

“Our visit to Baku will coincide with the visit of Venice Commission members, and therefore we will participate in the discussions on amendments to Electoral Code and improvement of the law on freedom of assembly,” he said.

Mr.Herkel said that they will only stay in Baku during their visit, they will not visit the regions.

“We will devote one day of our visit to meetings with prisoners, state officials and a work group on Human Rights composed of human rights activists”, he said.

The co-rapporteur saying that the program has not yet been confirmed completely noted that they will meet with state officials, members of political parties, and NGOs. He also noted that he and Ms. Jivkova had their first meeting in the framework of PACE session, and stressed that they will exchange information on the joint visits this week.

/APA/