The Spring Session of the Ali Majlis (Parliament) of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic concluded on 31 May. Over the course of the Spring Session (comprising eight plenary sessions, ten meetings of committees and two meetings of commissions), parliamentarians enacted three laws (one law and two amendments to the law) and eleven resolutions on a range of topics.
Furthermore, the Spring Session of Ali Majlis was notable for the discussion and approval of the Government's report, the adoption of a law approving the implementation of the budget for the autonomy for 2023, and the hearing of the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic's report.
During the spring session, the parliament approved the appointment of the new Prime Minister of the autonomy by considering the submission of the President of Azerbaijan. Additionally, during this session, the Ali Majlis (Parliament) of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic prepared and submitted amendments to the 'Law on Media' to the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan via a legislative initiative. This initiative was subsequently approved by the deputies of the national parliament and signed by the President of the country.
In accordance with the Constitution of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and the Internal Statute of the Parliament of the Autonomy, Ali Mejlis convenes twice a year, from 15 September to 31 December for the Autumn Session and from 1 February to 31 May for the Spring Session.
On May 22, the next plenary meeting of the spring session of the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic was held.
2 items on the agenda of the meeting - the draft of the Law of the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan "On Amendments to the Law of the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan "On Elections to the Supreme Assembly of the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan" (first reading) and the draft of the Law of the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan "On the Implementation of the 2023 Budget of the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan" ( first reading) was included.
Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Assembly Anar Ibrahimov noted that the first issue on the agenda - "On the amendment of the Law of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic" on the elections to the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic" in the first reading of the draft law of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, noted that "On the elections to the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic" Alignment of the Law of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic with the Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, "On Media", "On Border Guard Bodies", "On Non-Governmental Organizations (Public Unions and Funds)" and relevant provisions of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan. A draft law on changes in the relevant law was prepared and distributed to deputies. The project was discussed at the meeting of the Legal Policy Committee on May 20, 2024 with the participation of the chairman and members of the committee, as well as representatives of the Supreme Assembly Office and the Central Election Commission.
Chairman of the Legal Policy Committee of the Supreme Assembly, Ismayil Garibli, gave information about the draft law and expressed the opinion of the committee he represents.
Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Ajdar Aliyev said that the last addition and amendment to the Law of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic "On Elections to the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic" was made in 2015. Additions and changes made to the normative legal acts regulating the election process in the Republic of Azerbaijan make it necessary to make additions and changes to the relevant law. For this purpose, it was proposed to implement a number of additions and changes to the Law of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic "On Elections to the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic".
During the discussions on the issue, MP Yegana Mammadova voiced her questions and opinions.
Jalil Rustamov, Head of the Legislation and Legal Affairs Department of the Supreme Assembly Office, brought to attention the opinions and proposals of relevant institutions on the draft law.
Then the Law of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic "On Amendments to the Law of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on Elections to the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic" was voted and adopted in the first reading.
During the discussion of the second issue on the agenda - "On implementation of the 2023 budget of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic" in the first reading of the draft Law of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, the deputy chairman of the Supreme Assembly noted that the Cabinet of Ministers of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic implements the budget of the autonomous republic according to the Constitution of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. In 2024, in accordance with the relevant articles of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On the Budget System", the draft Law of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic "On the implementation of the 2023 budget of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic" was submitted to the Supreme Assembly by the Cabinet of Ministers. The draft law was distributed to the deputies, and on May 16, 2024, it was placed on the official website of the Supreme Assembly and brought out for public discussion. The project was discussed at the meeting of the Economic Policy Committee on May 18, 2024 with the participation of the chairman and members of the committee, as well as representatives of the Supreme Assembly and the Cabinet of Ministers.
Isa Isayev, Chairman of the Economic Policy Committee of the Supreme Assembly, informed about the draft law and drew attention to the opinion of the committee he represents.
Auditor of the Accounting Chamber of the Republic of Azerbaijan, head of the Department of the Accounting Chamber for the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Hafiz Ismayilbeyli, brought to attention the auditor's report on the analytical activity of the Accounting Chamber of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the analysis of the implementation of the 2023 budget of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Hasan Ismayilov, deputy minister of finance of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, acting minister, informed about the draft law.
During the discussion of the issue on the agenda, Huseyn Bagirsoylu, Ehtimad Mammadov, Elman Jafarli and Amir Babayev voiced their questions, opinions and suggestions.
In the end, Hasan Ismayilov, Deputy Minister of Finance of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, acting minister, and Hafiz Ismayilbeyli, auditor of the Accounts Chamber of the Republic of Azerbaijan, head of the Department of the Accounts Chamber of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic clarified the questions and expressed their views.
At the meeting, the Law of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic "On the implementation of the 2023 budget of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic" was voted and adopted in the first reading.
With that, the session of the Supreme Assembly ended.
On February 11, 2024, the next session of the Central Election Commission (CEC) was held under the chairmanship of Mr.Mazahir Panakhov. The session considered the issue of summing up the results of the early Presidential elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan, held on February 7, 2024 and submitting the CEC protocol on the results of the elections to the Constitutional Court along with the relevant documents.
The session attended by an authorized representative of political party, the candidate of which has been registered, a representative of the international observation mission, a member of the commission with the consultative right, an observer who received a special permit and representatives of the media, provided detailed information on the steps taken and the projects implemented to prepare and conduct the elections.
It was noted that for the first time in the conditions of full restoration of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, the Presidential elections were organized at a high level in every region of the republic, including the regions liberated from occupation, thus turning into a historic event of exceptional significance in the socio-political life of our country due to the free, fair and transparent conduct of the elections. All the activities related to the Presidential elections were carried out consistently, systematically and in an organized manner in accordance with the Calendar Plan compiled and approved by CEC based on the requirements of the Election Code. Both the Commission and the relevant authorities focused on the precise fulfillment of duties and powers provided for by the electoral legislation. The processes of updating the voters’ list, awareness-raising of all electoral stakeholders, including voters, nomination and registration of presidential candidates, creating opportunities for election campaigning on the basis of equal conditions, ensuring free and unhindered conditions for the activities of observers and media representatives, proper observance of procedures related to the organization of voting on election day and other activities, which are important stages of the electoral process were carried out timely and effectively in a manner established by law.
It was reported that after the start of the elections, CEC carried out a large-scale campaign covering numerous projects in various fields and the education program was implemented in close cooperation with relevant structures in order to inform voters, educate election participants, further improve the knowledge, skills and professionalism of members of Constituency and Precinct Election Commissions.
It was stated that 17 applicants submitted relevant documents to the Central Election Commission for participation as candidates in the Presidential elections, and signature sheets were issued to them upon the verification of their candidacies. 10 out of the 17 contenders, whose candidacies were verified did not return their signature sheets, at all. The candidacies of all 7 applicants who returned the signature sheets and the documents attached were registered, 5 of which were nominated by political parties, and 2 participated in the elections on their own initiatives. The process of examination of the candidates' documents was carried out transparently for all the interested persons and was fully open to the public. Authorized representatives of presidential candidates and political parties, representatives of international observation missions and media representatives had the opportunity to monitor the processes directly and get familiarized with the documents at any time.
It was also noted that the registered candidates were provided with equal conditions, comprehensive and wide opportunities for freely communicating their election platforms to voters. By the decision of the Central Election Commission, 6 hours a week (3 hours on television, 3 hours on radio) free airtime, which is 2 times higher than stipulated by law, was allocated on the Public Broadcasting Company, along with free space for publication in the newspapers “Azerbaijan”, “Khalg Gazeti”, “Respublika” and “Bakinsky rabochiy.” For the purpose of paid campaigning, price offers from 44 media structures were submitted to the CEC, and this information was posted on the Commission's website to familiarize candidates, and the principle of equal conditions for all candidates was constantly respected. In accordance with the requirements of the Election Code, a total of 281 free venues - 139 outdoor and 142 indoor venues were allocated on 125 electoral constituencies to conduct meetings of registered candidates and political parties whose candidates were registered with voters at the preliminary stage in cities and districts of the country. Furthermore, in order to provide wider opportunities, about 4,500 additional venues were delivered to the disposal of the campaign subjects, covering mostly, the residential settlements of the country. Candidates and political parties, the candidate of which has been registered held meetings with their electorate in these places free of charge without the requirement of permit, by only informing the relevant Constituency Election Commission in advance. More than 10,000 oversized billboards covering all polling stations have also been installed for the campaign of candidates. The subjects of pre-election campaign used all these opportunities and equal conditions created by the CEC freely and independently. The pre-election campaign started from January 15, 2024 lasted up to 24 hours before the start of voting and generally, took place in conditions that met modern requirements.
It was also emphasized that in connection with the Presidential elections, an extensive public education campaign was conducted for almost all participants of the electoral process, as well as for voters. Thousands of various posters on the date of the elections, voting rules, as well as calling to elections or educational type were printed and posted in easily seen places within the territory of all residential settlements. A total of 8 video clips and audio produced by the CEC on the call to participate in the voting, informing voters of the voting day, search of the name in the voters’ list, voting based on the supplementary voter list, use of de-registration cards and voting procedures were regularly broadcasted on TV and radio channels, as well as on social media.
The session participants were informed that various projects had been implemented to ensure free and fair voting in elections for all voter groups, as well as for voters with visual, hearing and mobility disabilities. Visually impaired voters were able to exercise their constitutional rights without anyone’s assistance on Election Day, using a Braille-based stencils that displayed information on the ballot. To ensure the free movement of voters with limited mobility, in 2042 polling stations where the need for installing ramps had been defined, wide opportunities were created for this group of voters to come to the polling station independently. As part of the CEC voter education program, all videos were produced with subtitles, thus playing a significant role in awareness-raising of hearing-impaired voters.
It was also emphasized at the session that the elections were held in an atmosphere of openness and along with other means of ensuring a high level of transparency in the Presidential elections, therewith, webcams were mentioned that allow monitoring the voting process from beginning to end, uninterruptedly and directly via the internet at 1,000 polling stations covering the entire geography of the country. It was noted that webcams in these elections, meeting high technical parameters, provided a clearer visual effect through an updated surveillance system. The components of the monitoring system have been completely updated in terms of hardware and software, as well as the internet page for monitoring live the processes at polling stations on Election Day. Internet users had the opportunity to observe in real time all the processes taking place on the voting day at polling stations, without having to register through the access on the CEC website, both inside and outside the country.
It was also reported that 790 international observers representing 72 competent international organizations and 89 countries took part in the observation of the Presidential elections. At the same time, 217 representatives from 110 leading foreign media entities of the world observed the elections, after being provided with relevant badges by CEC. Representatives of local media functioning in the country had been participating in the election observation freely and without any obstacle, without the need for any additional accreditation since the start of the election competition.
More than 90,000 local observers representing numerous political parties, registered candidates, non-governmental organizations, civil society institutions and public associations, as well as those who participated in the elections on their own initiative, also took part in the election observation. It should be noted that the political parties have shown a particularly serious interest in these elections. More than 51,000 observers from 19 political parties, including 5 political parties whose presidential candidates were registered and candidates who participated in the elections on their own initiative, actively participated in ensuring the transparency of the elections. The high activity of non-governmental organizations was clearly manifested in the observation of the Presidential elections. In general, about 7,000 observers from 83 non-governmental organizations, civil society institutions and public associations actively joined the election observation. At the same time, the “exit poll” was conducted by 3 specialized organizations, 1 of which arranged its activities together with a foreign partner. The results of the "exit polls" almost coincided with the official results of the CEC.
Overall, during the election run-up, on Election Day and post-election periods, all opportunities have been created for both local and international observers and representatives of local and international media to carry out their activities freely and without any obstacle. Based on the observations conducted, the elections attended by thousands of observers were assessed by them as a free, fair and modern-day process.
Detailed information was also provided on the opportunities created to ensure the constitutional rights of citizens more effectively in the elections and it was noted that during the entire election campaign, CEC received only 1 complaint, in connection with which appropriate measures were promptly taken. On Election Day and in the following days, there were no complaints about any violations filed to CEC and lower-level election commissions. On the voting day, CEC responded immediately and promptly took the necessary steps regarding the inquiries of voters received at the Commission's electronic hotlines and hotline #115 regarding the addresses of polling stations, voter lists and other similar issues.
It was also noted at the session that the Presidential elections were held on 125 election constituencies at 6537 polling stations, 6319 of which were permanent, 218 were temporary. 47 of these polling stations were located in the territories liberated from occupation, 49 - in embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions of Azerbaijan in 37 foreign countries. On the voting day, voters demonstrated high activity by coming to the polling stations, freely and independently expressing their will. 76.43 % of voters took part in the voting in the whole country. The data on voter turnout by means of special software was transmitted directly to the Central Election Commission through the State Automated Information System 5 times during the Election Day and posted on the Commission's website. Following the closure of the polling stations on the voting day, continuous counting of votes was carried out and preliminary protocol data of Precinct Election Commissions were promptly posted on the CEC website and within a few hours, based on received data from the absolute majority of polling stations, preliminary voting results were delivered to the public.
It was noted that the final protocols on the results of voting and other election documents were transferred from the Precinct Election Commissions to the Constituency Election Commissions and from there to CEC within the timeframe and in accordance with the procedure established by law. The protocols of Constituency Election Commissions on the voting results and the documents attached to them were fairly and comprehensively examined. Also on Election Day, information available through different sources, even on online platforms, was studied as widely and comprehensively as possible using various alternative resources, as well as images via the webcams installed at polling stations.
As a result of the investigations conducted, law violations were revealed that did not allow determining the will of the voters, namely in PEC №38 of Ganja-Samukh-Goranboy ConEC №41, in PECs №7 and №27 of Gusar ConEC №61, in PEC № 9 of Salyan-Bilasuvar-Neftchala ConEC №65, in PEC № 2 of Sabirabad-Shirvan ConEC № 68, in PECs №7 and №31 of Lankaran city ConEC №77, in PEC №6 of Goychay-Agdash ConEC №92, in PEC №2 of Barda ConEC №99, in PEC №1 of Sheki city ConEC №114 and in PEC №6 of Sheki rural №115. The Commission decided to invalidate the results of voting in these polling stations and to dismiss the Precinct Election Commissions of these polling stations.
The CEC protocol on the results of the Presidential elections was compiled at the session and the election results were summarized, signed, and approved by all the Commission members. In accordance with the requirements of the Election Code, it was decided to submit the CEC protocol, together with relevant documents to the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan for approval and publication of the election results.
On February 9, a seminar was held on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic in the assembly hall of the Central Election Commission of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Ajdar Aliyev spoke at the event attended by CEC employees and said that considering the establishment of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic as an important event in the political history of Azerbaijan, the head of the country, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, signed an order on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic at the state level. .
After that, Ajdar Aliyev talked about the complex and honorable path full of difficult trials that Nakhchivan has gone through historically, the genocides carried out by Armenians against the population of Azerbaijan, including the people of Nakhchivan in 1918-1924, attempts to annex the land of Nakhchivan to Armenia, the history of the establishment of an autonomous republic in Nakhchivan, the ancient land of Azerbaijan. - gave detailed information to the participants of the event about the political foundations and importance of the Moscow and Kars agreements.
The Chairman of the CEC noted that the Great Leader of the Azerbaijani People, Heydar Aliyev, lived and worked in Nakhchivan in 1990-1993, creating conditions for the existence and development of Nakhchivan today, and that a number of decisions taken at his initiative during his tenure in Nakhchivan played an invaluable role in the preservation and prosperity of Azerbaijan's independence. .
Addressing the reasons for granting the autonomy status and its historical importance, the head of the CEC department, Ali Gadimov, said that Nakhchivan, which has centuries-old traditions of statehood, has always lived the rich cultural heritage of our people, and with its many outstanding scientists, artists, and historical figures, the socio-economic, played an invaluable role in social and political life. Nakhchivan is also a land that includes monuments reflecting the history of the Azerbaijani people. The people of Nakhchivan have exceptional services in the restoration, preservation and strengthening of our state independence by demonstrating their commitment to the ideas of national independence.
On February 9, a seminar was held on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic in the assembly hall of the Central Election Commission of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Ajdar Aliyev spoke at the event attended by CEC employees and said that considering the establishment of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic as an important event in the political history of Azerbaijan, the head of the country, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, signed an order on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic at the state level. .
After that, Ajdar Aliyev talked about the complex and honorable path full of difficult trials that Nakhchivan has gone through historically, the genocides carried out by Armenians against the population of Azerbaijan, including the people of Nakhchivan in 1918-1924, attempts to annex the land of Nakhchivan to Armenia, the history of the establishment of an autonomous republic in Nakhchivan, the ancient land of Azerbaijan. - gave detailed information to the participants of the event about the political foundations and importance of the Moscow and Kars agreements.
The Chairman of the CEC noted that the Great Leader of the Azerbaijani People, Heydar Aliyev, lived and worked in Nakhchivan in 1990-1993. .
Speaking about the reasons for granting the autonomy status and its historical importance, the head of the CEC department, Ali Gadimov, said that Nakhchivan, which has centuries-old traditions of statehood, has always lived the rich cultural heritage of our people, and with its many outstanding scientists, artists, and historical figures, the socio-economic, played an invaluable role in social and political life. Nakhchivan is also a land that includes monuments reflecting the history of the Azerbaijani people. The people of Nakhchivan have exceptional services in the restoration, preservation and strengthening of our state independence by demonstrating their commitment to the ideas of national independence.
....On December 20, a seminar was held in the assembly hall of the Central Election Commission on the procedure for processing the document forms required during the preparation and holding of the elections. Employees of the Central Election Commission participated in the event.
....At the event, employees of the Central Election Commission, Khalil Aliyev and Sahil Mammadov, organized and determined the composition of district and precinct election commissions that ensure the preparation and conduct of elections to the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic in accordance with the requirements of the Law of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic "On Elections to the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic" speeches on the rules were heard.
....It was emphasized that according to the requirements of the election legislation, the composition of the district and precinct election commissions is determined by drawing lots among the candidates nominated by public associations, political parties and the meeting of voters based on the place of residence in the relevant area in the manner determined by the Central Election Commission. After the lottery is held and the composition of the district and precinct election commissions is formed, the election commissions hold their first meetings and determine the chairman and secretary of the commission, and a corresponding protocol is drawn up. The protocol of the lottery commission regarding the formation of the composition of the district election commission, the book "candidates for the membership of the district election commission", the protocols of the meetings of political parties, local organizations of public associations and voters' places of residence on the nomination of candidates for the membership of the relevant district election commission to the Central Election Commission, but the composition of the precinct election commission election documents related to the formation are handed over to district election commissions.
....At the end, the questions of the event participants were answered.
On November 27, an event was held in connection with the next anniversary of the Central Election Commission of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, which coincided with the 100th anniversary of the birth of national leader Heydar Aliyev. Employees of the Central Election Commission participated in the event.
First of all, the national leader of our people, Heydar Aliyev, as well as our martyrs who rose to the height of martyrdom in the battles for the territorial integrity of our republic and died while performing their official duties, were commemorated.
CEC Chairman Ajdar Aliyev, who opened the event with his opening speech, noted the exceptional services of the genius in the establishment and development of our independent state, his rich political heritage, the importance of state management experience, and said that for the first time during the period of independence, the Central Election Commission of the People's Deputies of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic was established on December 24, 1991 with the signature of the national leader Heydar Aliyev based on the decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
It was emphasized that in the nineties of the last century, the outstanding statesman, who acted as a deputy of Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, succeeded in making decisions in the parliament of Nakhchivan that were vital not only for Nakhchivan, but for the whole of Azerbaijan, which stimulated the process of democratization of political life. At the next stage, the National Leader continued the rescue mission that he started in Nakhchivan in Baku and throughout the country.
Then the report of CEC employee Saadat Askerova on the history of CEC and activities was heard.
On November 23, a seminar-training on "Guarantees and limitations of the right to vote" was held in the assembly hall of the Central Election Commission of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Employees of the Central Election Commission participated in the seminar.
Ali Gadimov, head of the Central Election Commission, spoke on the topic "Limitations of the right to vote" and talked about the principles of participation in elections, the rights and duties of observers, the principles of observation and pre-election campaigning.
Then, at the event, the speech of Elnur Aliyev, chief adviser of the CEC, on the topic "Guarantees of the right to vote" was heard, the mechanism of using the right to vote and to be elected, the determination of the right to vote in legislative acts was given more detailed information based on practical knowledge.
At the end of the event, opinions were exchanged on the topic.
On September 28, the Central Election Commission of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic held an event on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev, the architect and founder of Independent Azerbaijan, an outstanding statesman, and the National Leader of our people. First, the dear memory of the Great Leader, as well as the souls of the martyrs who died for the independence and freedom of Azerbaijan, were commemorated with a minute's silence.
The chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Ajdar Aliyev opened the event and spoke about the invaluable services of National Leader Heydar Aliyev in shaping the statehood traditions of the Azerbaijani people and developing the important elements of the ideology of Azerbaijanism. It was stated that many bright pages of the modern history of Azerbaijan are undoubtedly connected with the name of Heydar Aliyev and his large-scale and multifaceted statehood activities.
Ajdar Aliyev gave detailed information about the role of Heydar Aliyev, the architect and founder of our state, the wise leader of our people, in the modern history of Azerbaijan, and the successful reforms implemented in the direction of democratic and legal state building. It was emphasized that as a result of intense and purposeful activities of the Great Leader, today Azerbaijan has become a state with a special place among developed countries, and as a result of progressive and international standards reforms, a civil society based on the rule of law has been formed.
Then the speeches of Elnur Aliyev and Ramil Sadigovu, chief advisers of the Central Election Commission, were heard on the topics "The role of Heydar Aliyev's ideas in the improvement of election practice in our country" and "Heydar Aliyev's legacy in the formation of modern election culture in our country".
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