Independent Media Center of Central Election Commission launched

13 january 2020 12:26

Large-scale projects are being carried out subsequently, systematically and effectively considered for the top-level preparation and free, fair and transparent conduct of the Elections to the MilliMajlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan, appointed to February 9, 2020.

Independent Media Center "Elections-2020” of the Central Election Commission (CEC) was launched within the following project targeted the simplification of the activity of the election process stakeholders, rendering assistance to them thoroughly, as well as, public awareness-raising on the elections in efficient and timely manner.

The opening ceremony of the Independent Media Center "Elections-2020” was held with the participation of Mr. MazahirPanahov, CEC Chairman and Commission members at Hilton Baku Hotel on January 13, 2020. Mr. M.Panahov, Chairman of Central Election Commission familiarized himself with the inclusive and broad conditions created at the Center and gave his recommendations for providing local and international media with free and easy access to information and providing better services to other participants of the election process.

It is worth noting the Independent Media Center aims to ensure extensive, rapid and objective coverage of the election and assist local and international media in obtaining information on the elections in order to ensure transparency. To this end, the Center is fully equipped with high information and communication technologies, necessary technical equipment and also free internet for media representatives.

The Independent Media Center that is going to function incessantly during the Elections to the MilliMajlis, is provided with all necessary facilities to hold press conferences and provide statements.

The Center’s website www.secki-2020.az is already functioning in Azerbaijani, Russian and English languages. The website contains information on the election procedures, opinions, statements and reports provided by the authorized persons and experts as well as, election-related photos and videos.

Contacts of Independent Media Center "Election - 2020”:

Phone: (+99412) 565-50-29/30/31
Address: "ONYX" hall of "Hilton” hotel
Email:
info@sechki-2020.az

Media and Public Relations Department

CEC Secretariat