Caroline Cox hopes international observers will give fair assessment to Azeri electionOctober 14, 2008 - 19:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Baroness Caroline Cox, Vice Speaker of the UK House of Lords, issued a commentary on the election campaign in Azerbaijan."From the standpoint of regional developments and restoration of rights of people, living in the region, I highly appreciate the progress of the countries towards the establishment of democratic institutes. I have repeatedly been to the NKR during the elections and I can testify that the NKR has consistently received favorable reports from independent international observers commending their achievement of free and fair elections," she said. "I am aware that Azerbaijan will hold presidential election on October 15. However, it is apparent that democratic election is impossible there, for the Azerbaijani authorities have suppressed the opposition." "Being a person who has taken a direct part in the realization of just and fair demands of the Armenian people, I believe that the independent observers representing the international community will cover the election process with justice and integrity, what is extremely important for the people of Azerbaijan," Baroness Cox said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Russian Ambassador to Armenia summoned to Moscow for consultations Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has been summoned to Moscow for consultations. Armenian border troops stationed in Tavush Starting from May 24, the Armenian border troops officially take over the protection of sections of the border in the Tavush region. Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. |