Baku, Azerbaijan — September 2, 2024 — A four-member delegation from the International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC), led by Senator Sitara Ayaz, Secretary-General of IPC, successfully conducted an election observation mission during the snap general elections in Azerbaijan on September 1, 2024. The delegation, which also included Mr. Duarte Pacheco, former President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Ambassador at Large of IPC, Mr. Fida Hussain Malik, Special Advisor of IPC’s Global Think Tank on Climate Change and SDGs, and Ms. Mehk Butt, Manager of Communications at IPC, arrived in Baku on August 31, 2024, to oversee the electoral process.
On election day, the IPC delegation visited more than ten polling stations across Baku and the district of Sabunchu, including the settlement of Mashtaga. The delegation observed the voting process, engaged with election officials, and interacted with local voters to assess the overall conduct of the elections.
At the close of polling, the delegation revisited several polling stations to observe the vote-counting process, which was conducted transparently. The entire voting process, from start to finish, was free of any undue pressure or irregularities.
This opportunity provided the IPC delegation with a profound experience as they witnessed firsthand electoral procedures and the commitment of Azerbaijancitizens to democratic participation. The delegation noted the professionalism and dedication of the election staff and the orderly conduct of the voting process in the polling stations they visited.
On the same day, the IPC delegation participated in a press conference organized for international observers, where they shared their observations and remarks on the election. Senator Sitara Ayaz, on behalf of the delegation, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to contribute to the electoral process in Azerbaijan and emphasized the importance of transparent and fair elections in strengthening democratic governance.
The IPC remains committed to supporting democratic processes worldwide and will continue to engage in election observation missions to promote free, fair, and credible elections.
