The U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan , Richard Morningstar, met with representatives of some political parties and organizations. A single candidate from the National Council, leader of “Musavat”, Isa Gambar, and the head of the PPFA, Ali Kerimli, the leader of “Umid” party Iqbal Aqazade, Heda of the “El” Movement, Eldar Namazov, representative of the REAL Movement, Erkin Gadirli, and the head of the Liberal-democratic party, Fuad Aliyev attended the meeting.
The main subject of discussion was the pre-election situation in the country, this was told to Turan by the head of “El” Movement, Eldar Namazov.
On Completion of the meeting the representatives of the parties and movements involved in the National Council left for London to have talks on various levels. -16D-
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