Jamil Hasanli: the National Council overcomes the crisis
At the last session the National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) managed to overcome a difficult period, and the members of this structure came to a consensus, said Jamil Hasanli commenting on the prospects of the NC. According to him, in the coordinating this structure is very important consensus. "However, not everything is perfect, but there is some progress in this important matter," said Hasanli. He believes that from now the processes in the National Council will develop successfully. At the moment, there members of the NCDF has reached 90, the structure covers a wide spectrum of political parties and public organizations. Some contradictions are possible, probably someone will leave the structure, or someone on the contrary – will join it. Differences of opinions are quite natural, but pluralism in the structure has been provided.
Referring to some opinion in media that the National Council will leave the political arena, Jamil Hasanli noted that the last session refuted this view. "The last session has proved that unifying potential exceeds the divisive potential," said Hasanli. He clearly stated that the National Council will continue to exist in the political life of the country. -05B04-
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