BAKU, FEB 10 – Parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan were held at quite a high level, Russian MP from the “Yedinaya Rossiya” party Maksim Ivanov said at a press conference in Baku.“The positive changes that are taking place in Azerbaijan are clearly visible,” the MP said. “This includes creation of infrastructure, civil society, comfortable environment for people, and when we talked today with the residents of Baku, we heard people talking about those changes for the better.”Ivanov also expressed opinion that great future awaits Azerbaijan and Russia.
German observer: I was touched by voters from Nagorno Karabakh in Azerbaijan’s parliamentary elections
BAKU, FEB 10 — The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict should be resolved with the assistance of the OSCE Minsk Group and other international organizations, German observer at the early parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan, Matthias Dornfeld, said at a press conference in Baku.Matthias Dornfeld wished an early resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.This issue should be resolved with the assistance of international organizations, because the people who lived in Nagorno-Karabakh want to return to their homeland, Dornfeld added.
BREAKING NEWS: Ruling New Azerbaijan party wins 69 seats
BAKU (DNA) – According to preliminary results, the ruling New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) won 69 seats in the parliament, the independent candidates – 41 seats, the United Azerbaijan Party – 3 seats, Party for Democratic Reforms – 1 seat, the Great Creation Party – 1 seat, the Popular Front Party of Whole Azerbaijan -1 seat, the Azerbaijan Democratic Party – 1 seat and Civic Solidarity Party – 3 seats.
The AJF & Associates Inc. company from the US, has released exit poll results for the parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan, reports Feb. 9.
Azerbaijan: Parliamentary Elections held in a peaceful atmosphere
BAKU, FEB 9 (DNA) -:Despite snow fall and severe cold the Azerbaijanis thronged to the Polling Stations to exercise their voting right for the election of 125 Parliamentarians ( MilliMajlis ) on Sunday, February the 9. The peaceful completion of this huge exercise obliged the Foreign observers and media men to appreciate the Central Election Commission for the arrangements it under took for the conduct of this gigantic exercise.
President Ilham Aliyev voted at polling station No 6
BAKU, FEB 09 – February 9 is the day of the next elections to the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan.Turnout has been high at the polling station No 6 of Sabail constituency No 29 since early hours of Sunday.President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, first lady Mehriban Aliyeva and family members arrived at the polling station No 6.President Ilham Aliyev entered the voting booth and cast his ballot.
President Ilham Aliyev voted at polling station No 6
BAKU, FEB 09 – February 9 is the day of the next elections to the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan.Turnout has been high at the polling station No 6 of Sabail constituency No 29 since early hours of Sunday.President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, first lady Mehriban Aliyeva and family members arrived at the polling station No 6.President Ilham Aliyev entered the voting booth and cast his ballot.
Parliamentary elections kick off in Azerbaijan
BAKU, FEB 09 – Elections to the Azerbaijani parliament has today kicked off on Sunday. Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Mazahir Panahov declared that the polling stations are open from 08:00 (GMT +4) for voting.The Information Center of the Secretariat of the Central Election Commission will inform about the voting process and provide preliminary data at 10:00, 12:00, 15:00, 17:00 and 19:00.As many as 1,314 candidates (21 percent female and 79 percent male candidates) were registered for the snap parliamentary elections.Around 246 people were nominated by 19 political parties, 1,057 were nominated individually and 11 were from initiative groups.
“Azerbaijan has rich electoral experience, along with significant success in various fields”: Ramin Gasimov
BAKU, FEB 08 – Azerbaijan is a rapidly developing country. Azerbaijan has rich electoral experience, along with with significant success in various fields. I believe that Azerbaijan’s development would be accelerated after the parliamentary elections, political scientist working in Russia Ramin Gasimov told.“The parliamentary and presidential elections in Azerbaijan have so far been distinguished with transparency. Observations also show that elections are always organized professionally, characterized with transparency of the election process and its compliance with all rules and procedures”, Gasimov emphasized.
Malik Sohail appointed as Chairman PABA
ISLAMABAD, FEB 08 (DNA) – Renowned leader of the business community Malik Sohail has been appointed as Chairman Coordination of Pakistan American Business Association (PABA) with an aim to bring business communities of both countries closer.Based in Washington, PABA is a business organization serving as an economic bridge between the United States of America and Pakistan since 1986.
Serena hotel obtains global gender equality certification
ISLAMABAD, FEB 08 (DNA) – Serena Hotels, one of Pakistan’s leading hospitality companies has now become the first Company in Pakistan and the second hospitality company globally to obtain the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) Certification.As an EDGE certified company, Serena Hotels is now part of a group of almost 200 companies that are paving the way for gender equality in their workforce across five continents and representing 24 different industries.EDGE is the leading global standard for gender equality, and the certification recognizes Serena Hotels’ global commitments to creating a workplace where men and women are respected and have equal opportunities to thrive and grow professionally.
