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The pre-election situation in Azerbaijan was mulled in a meeting of U.S. Ambassador to Baku Robert Cekuta and Chairman of the Central Election Commission Mazahir Panahov.

The chairman highlighted the commission`s cooperation with the embassy.

He said this cooperation has played an important role in improving the country`s election practice.

Cekuta, in turn, stressed the importance of elections for the country.

Panahov also highlighted election legislation in Azerbaijan, and preparations for the parliamentary elections set for November 1.

Preparations for the upcoming elections are in full swing. Campaigning kicked off on October 9 and will last until 8:00 a.m. October 31, exactly 23 days before voting as required by law.

In accordance with the schedule approved by the CEC, campaigning can be carried out by registered candidates, their authorized representatives and agents, political parties or political party blocs, and their authorized representatives and agents.

This year about 8 candidates will compete for one seat in the 125-seat Azerbaijani Parliament, the supreme legislative body of the country.

As of October 13, the number of persons who were registered as observers in the districts has exceeded 22,606. In addition, 138 observers were registered from 20 countries.

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