AZERBAIJAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY ACCUSES THE OSCE MINSK GROUP CO-CHAIRS OF TAKING ARMENIA’S SIDE

Today.Az
June 30 2008
Azerbaijan

The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan held its regular session today,
reports Day.Az with reference to the press service for the party.

As is reported during the session the party discussed the
sociopolitical situation in the country before presidential elections.

The session considered situation, which established in the country
after the President adopted the recent amendments to the Electoral
Code and the draft law "On freedom of Assembly".

The party considers that the recent PACE resolution, which states
deterioration of situation in the sphere of human rights in Azerbaijan
before presidential elections, as well as pressure on media, evidences
that national interests of our countries have been violated. In order
to avert such negative consequences, Azerbaijani government should
display political tolerance.

The session also discussed situation around Nagorno Karabakh. The
party activists consider that the recent visit of the Minsk Group
co-chairs to the region prove that they support the Armenian side. In
this connection it is necessary to consider issue of replacement of
the representatives of the said organization.

To restore balance in the party it is proposed to select a co-chair
from Turkey.

It was also decided to hold the session of Supreme Medjlis on August
1. During it the party will reconsider the decision about participation
in the presidential elections.