The delegation led by Mr.Stephan Shennac, co-rapporteur of PACE Monitoring Committee met with Mr.Mazahir Panahov, CEC Chairman on April 7, 2016.

After greeting the visitors, Mazahir Panahov expressed his gratitude for this meeting and talked about the long-term relationship between the Commission and respective international organizations, as well as, the Council of Europe. He also emphasized on the significance put on the relationship between the organization headed by him and competent international organizations, as well as, the Council of Europe and the intend to continue mutual successful cooperation in the elections field in the future.

Having thanked for warm welcome, head of the delegation Mr. Stephan Shennac made inquiries on the activities to be implemented on further improvement of election practice.The Chairman of the Commission responded to the questions of much interest to the visitors and informed on election system of the Republic of Azerbaijan, election law and projects that are being implemented on a regular basis to ensure active and passive election rights of citizens, also emphasized that the most of these projects are being implemented jointly with international organizations.

During the meeting perspectives of interagency cooperation in various fields and views were exchanged also on the issues of mutual interest.

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