Dragana Filipović: notable successes achieved in election system in Azerbaijan
Baku, December 9, AZERTAC
The system of elections in Azerbaijan has achieved notable successes.
The statement came from Dragana Filipović, the head of the Baku office of the Council of Europe in Azerbaijan, he stated at the information session for the Chief Executive and the chairmen of district election commissions on “Powers and duties of local executive authorities and district election commissions in the electoral process” organized in Baku with the organizational support of the Presidential Administration, the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the Council of Europe Office in Baku.
Dragana Filipović noted the activity of Venice Commission of the Council of Europe, whose recommendations are listened attentively: “The Venice Commission sets standards and makes recommendations. In 2008, this commission submitted its recommendations on changes and amendments to the Electoral Code. The system of elections in Azerbaijan has achieved notable successes, however, this area should always be improved”.
“Action plan for 2014-2016 years between Azerbaijan and the Council of Europe will be implemented. The Action Plan also reflected issues of compliance with international standards of electoral law, settlement of disputes in accordance with the electoral law and international standards. First of all, I wish democratic elections”, he emphasized.
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