The actions of the Armenian separatists to hold a so-called referendum in Nagorno-Karabakh is doing nothing but attracting attention upon themselves, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan (CEC), Mazahir Panahov, informed Trend.
Armenian separatists plan to hold a so-called referendum in Nagorno-Karabakh on 10 December, which is the occupied Azerbaijani territory, to implement their constitution.
Panahov stressed that the efforts of the Armenian separatists to hold a referendum and any other actions are illegal. Such measures are aimed at only attracting attention onto themselves. We will discuss this issue and if necessary the CEC will provide an official statement on this issue. Even the international organizations have expressed their feelings in which they stressed that the events taking place in the self-voted regime are illegal. Therefore, there is no reason to be concerned, Panahov said.
In addition, he stated that repeat elections will be held in 3 municipalities, in which the results of voting on 6 October were canceled. The CEC will announce the date of the repeat elections. We will try to hold these election in the near future, Panahov stressed.
He added that at the beginning of December, the representatives of the Azerbaijani Government will hold a meeting in the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe and discuss the Electoral Code. According to the CEC Chairman, the laws are always in need of improvement and the reforms will be continued.
Azerbaijan closely co-operates with the bodies of the Council of Europe because Azerbaijan is a member of the organization. This co-operation will continue in the future, Panahov emphasized.