The primary conclusion of the OSCE ODIHR monitoring mission on the presidential elections in Azerbaijan is a manifestation of disrespect to the will of the Azerbaijani people, said deputy chairman of the ruling party "Yeni Azerbaijan" (YAP ) Ali Ahmedov on Thursday after a sensational press conference of the OSCE, ODIHR mission.
According to Ahmedov, at the elections on October 9 all the conditions have been created for the expression of the will of the Azerbaijani people, and the voting itself was transparent and fair.
"People voted for the desired candidate, and I regard the conclusion of the OSCE, ODIHR not objective and biased," said Ahmedov.
The joint statement of the OSCE, PA, and ODIHR stated that the election did not meet international standards, were not democratic, and did not meet international obligations of Azerbaijan. -16D06-
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