Promulgated Composition of Monitoring Mission by European Parliament at Elections in Azerbaijan
MEP Pino ARLACCHI (S & D, IT) has been elected head of a seven MEPs strong delegation to Azerbaijan which will observe the presidential elections of October 9, 2013 .
Other members of the delegation are:
Mr Filip KACZMAREK (EPP, PL)
Mr Joachim ZELLER (EPP, DE)
Mr Evgeni KIRILOV (S & D, BG)
Ms Norica NICOLAI (ALDE, RO)
Mr Milan CABRNOCH (ECR, CZ)
Mr Fiorello PROVERA (EFD, IT)
MEPs' delegation will be in Azerbaijan from 7 to 10 October 2013 to assess if the presidential elections are held in agreement with Azerbaijan's international commitments and national laws. --02D--
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