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Azerbaijan's CEC, chaired by Mazahir Panahov, focused on preparations for the January municipal elections and registered party representatives.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Azerbaijan convened on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Mazahir Panahov.
During the session, members approved the protocol from the meeting held on 13 December.
The Commission also reviewed matters concerning the design, quantity, and preparation processes for notifications informing voters about the time and location of municipal elections scheduled for 29 January 2025.
Furthermore, the meeting addressed the registration of authorised representatives from the Classical Popular Front Party and the Azerbaijan Democratic Enlightenment Party for the forthcoming municipal elections.
The session, attended by media representatives, featured in-depth discussions on various pressing issues.
A peace agreement between Washington and Tehran is yet to materialise, with U.S. President Donald Trump saying that negotiations are incomplete and an Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman saying that a deal isn't imminent.
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