POLITICS
DEPUTY OFFICE OPENED IN ORDUBAD
On the initiative and financial support of the US International Institute of Republicans in our country, a deputy office was opened in the Ordubad district of Azerbaijan, AzerTAj correspondent reported. Addressing the opening ceremony, head of the delegation of the said Institute Andrew Coeburn spoke of the history of the Organization and its activity in the Republic. He noted that the Organization has been realizing since 1997 numerous projects in Azerbaijan. One of the projects is on further improvement of relations between electors and deputies. On this purpose, deputy offices are opened in the districts of Azerbaijan. With the financial support of the Institute, such offices are already functioning in the districts Lankaran, Gedebey and Khatai.
The US ambassador to Azerbaijan Reno Harnish estimated opening of the new office as one of the significant factors for development of democracy in the Country, made certain proposals connected to creation of mechanism of work in regard with voter-deputy.
Head of the executive power of the Ordubad district Elshad Aliyev stated that it was a landmark event in the life of district.
The ceremony was also attended by MPs, other official guests.