The Azerbaijan State News Agency

RE-RUN ELECTIONS TO MILLI MAJLIS

Over 391 thousand voters over 10 constituencies were to cast ballots in the repeat elections to the Milli Majlis of the Azerbaijan Republic, which began at 8:00 a.m. and ended at 7:00 p.m. on May 13, 2006. Number of local observers registered was 1161 in the Central Election Commission and 4423 in district election commissions. Besides, 165 international observers and 552 representatives of candidates monitored the elections. The international observers largely represented OSCE, PACE, CIS, some countries, international NGOs and diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan. Information on the voting process gathered in the Information Center “Sechkilyar”, as well as made public by means of screens installed in crowded places.

BINAGADI DISTRICT. Heavy polling was observed in 30 stations in Binagadi second election district #9. All was done for the voting process to be fair, transparent and free - voters’ fingers were checked by ultra-violet rays, and then marked with indelible ink. Member of the Belgian Parliament John Eneri, Lawyer from Paris Inches Peiyen expressed their satisfaction with what they had seen in the polling stations. “Everybody wish to come and vote. All the observers are where they should be. All I saw pleased me; I have even made several notes and photos. I will give them to the organization I represent,” said the latter.

Bundestag representative Edward Lin who arrived in Azerbaijan through the Council of Europe, shared his impressions on what he observed in the polling station 13: “During the day I visited 9 precincts and witnessed the normal course of voting everywhere”

The deputy representing parliament of Switzerland in the Council of Europe shared what his colleague said: “Normal course of elections aroused good feelings”

The voters also expressed their satisfaction with the transparency of the voting.

According to chairman of the district election commission Nabi Khalilov, forieng observes visited all the precincts and conducted exit-poll.

Surakhany province. The political campaign was well organized in 28 precincts of the Surakhany second con# 31. Chairman of the district election commission Imran Iskenderov told AZERTAG correspondent that good preparation allowed to conduct very-well organized elections. All conditions for the free will were created for voters. 13 candidates were competing for one seat in the parliament. No serious violations were registered, voters are participating in the voting in an organized manner. International observers are monitoring the process. The representatives of the candidates, non-governmental are observing all the polling stations. Exit-poll was conducted.

According to chairman of the polling station No 11 Vidadir Mammadov, illegal actions were not allowed, election rules were fully observed.

According to member of the National-Liberal Party Salman Salam, independent observer Museyib Aliyev, elections were normally conducted.

Exit-poller Lala Arabova said elections were conducted very well and many voters came up to them and named the candidates whom they voted for.

Voters Rahila Mammadova, Ilgar Kerimov and Letafet Aliyeva said that they used their franchise without any pressure from any side and cast vote for their candidate.

GANJA. In 25 stations of the Nizami (second) election district #38 in Ganja, voters med choice among 13 candidates. According to chairman of the district election commission Ibrahim Jafarov, along with international observers, 309 local ones monitored the voting process. Vyacheslav Kudryavtsev, representative of the group of international observers from CIS in the polling station #13 located at the Ganja State University said: “No violation I faced here; the conditions created for the voters allowed them to freely express their will.”

GEDABEY. Te Gedabey election district #103 was monitored by 8 international and 526 local observers, as well as by representatives of 12 candidates. “Every condition was created for the persons who conducted exit-poll; they were freely doing their job, and no complaints were received from the polling stations,” said chairman of the by district election commission Haliga Hudaverdiyeva.

Agdam. Repeat elections to the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan Republic in the Agdam province, frontline adjacent area, were conducted in the conditions of good turnout, voters’ belief in the happy future, soonest liberation of our lands from enemy occupation.

The build-up to the repeat elections in the Agdam village constituency No 119 was pretty good, the polling stations were provided with all the necessary equipment and all other problems were solved in due course. 36 thousand voters of the constituency had to make their choice among 14 candidates.

The elections were well organized in the refugee and IDP camps in Barda and Agjabedi provinces.

The elections were closely watched by local and international observers.

Share news on social media

Follow us on social network

Japanese students informed on Azerbaijan's foreign policy

Another training session held for reservists

COP31 highlights children and youth affairs on its sixth day

Top stories update

Displacement tops 340,000 in Yemen as restrictions hamper humanitarian response

Azeri Light sells for $102

Dakar 2026 closes, bringing historic first Olympic event in Africa to a finish

UEFA Nations League: Netherlands hit seven, Germany beat Serbia

Trump to hold trilateral talks with Xi, Putin in China next week: White House

Leyla Aliyeva visits joint pavilion of Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Türkiye’s Zero Waste Foundation at COP31, meets with several experts

Germany to host summit of Ukraine allies next week

Azerbaijani joins International Congress of Young Scientists in Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan, Vietnam review mutual investment opportunities

State Committee Chairman highlights Azerbaijan’s national development priorities at COP31

Leyla Aliyeva attends discussions on environmental challenges of Caspian Sea at COP31

® Investor interest in ABB bonds remains strong: orders exceed AZN 22 million across two issuances

First Ministerial Meeting on CIGET initiative held at COP31

Euclid offers best-ever 3D map of the universe to date

TotalEnergies keen on participating in new solar and wind energy projects in Azerbaijan

Microsoft outage disrupts European businesses, public services

Top stories update

Ghanaian delegation visits Sumgayit Industrial Park

Academic course participants explore AzTU’s research and educational activities

Azerbaijan's referee inspector appointed for UEFA Nations League 2027 phase match

Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and George Washington University discuss dual-degree program

Discussions held on establishing Azerbaijan House in Düsseldorf

“Zero-Waste Sustainable Living” project presented as part of COP31

Azerbaijan’s Victory Day marked in Sofia

President Ilham Aliyev concluded working visit to Ireland VIDEO

Azerbaijan pavilion hosts panel discussions as part of COP31

Turkish deputy minister visits Azerbaijan pavilion at COP31

New Azerbaijan Party, Communist Party of China discuss expansion of cooperation

Chapo calls on international community to honor climate commitments

Baku to host 2028 annual meeting of International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds

Combating climate change and waste management: Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan dialogue

COP31 Azerbaijan pavilion features discussions on mobilizing private capital for climate action

Baku Engineering University student wins first place in rocket technologies competition

What we know about the global Microsoft outage

11 killed as passenger van plunges into river in northern Pakistan

Pakistan’s diabetes burden reaches 34.5 million: WHO

Azerbaijani kickboxer claims 13th European title

Baku International Arts Festival: 36 events across 13 venues, more than 10,000 spectators

Azerbaijani Defense Minister extends condolences to Turkish counterpart

4,950 people evacuated amid flooding in Myanmar's Shan state

Khankendi becomes first Azerbaijani-flagged tanker to enter Australian waters

Azerbaijan’s Central Bank, World Bank discuss future cooperation

Arctic sea ice loss linked to summer drought risk across Eastern Europe and Kazakhstan

Sustainable urban development practices discussed at Türkiye pavilion during COP31 with participation of Garabagh Revival Fund

Oil prices decline on global markets

Foreign Ministry: Azerbaijan has not joined the European Political Community documents that entail additional commitments

Meeting between Presidents of Azerbaijan and Ukraine in spotlight of Ukrainian media outlets

Baku hosts Second AI Summit

43 militants killed in security operations in NW Pakistan

Type 2 diabetes linked to 53 pct higher Alzheimer's risk: study

Azerbaijan’s Media and Broadcasting Council issues statement

Another thematic day at COP31 focuses on finance and trade

Opening ceremony of “Eternity-2026” exercise held in Baku

Azerbaijani chess players win gold, silver and bronze at European Championship

Gold prices rise, while silver declines on global markets

Azeri Light sells for $99

Leyla Aliyeva holds a series of meetings at COP31

President Ilham Aliyev participated in roundtable discussion as part of 9th European Political Community Summit VIDEO

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in Dublin VIDEO

Nizami Cinema Center hosts presentation of “Steps in Silence” film produced by Baku Media Center

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Lithuania in Dublin VIDEO

Leyla Aliyeva participates in discussions on improving air quality in cities at COP31

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of the European Council in Dublin VIDEO

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of Romania in Dublin VIDEO

President of North Macedonia: Holding European Political Community Summit in Azerbaijan in 2028 is a sign of trust

JOINT DECLARATION ON STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND

Zero Waste Museum inaugurated during COP31

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic in Dublin VIDEO

President Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Greece in Dublin VIDEO

4 Turkish military personnel killed in S-70 helicopter crash in Turkish city Malatya

Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan discuss environmental issues on sidelines of COP31

Junior Azerbaijani gymnast wins world silver in China

Azerbaijan and Tajikistan discuss issues on environmental protection

Kazakhstan’s first homegrown anti-cancer drug set to enter market in mid-2027

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Armenia in Dublin VIDEO

Azerbaijan, World Bank explore cooperation priorities

Top stories update

President Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Bulgaria in Dublin VIDEO

Baku hosts 17th Azerbaijan-Türkiye High-Level Military Dialogue meeting

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns; finance chief named interim leader

Concert marking Azerbaijan`s Victory Day and State Flag Day held in Ashgabat

Digital transformation’s role in addressing climate change highlighted at Azerbaijan’s COP31 pavilion

Meeting of the TURKPA Young Parliamentarians held in Ankara

EU clears €2.04bn support scheme for Belgian OWP

Shusha represented at 20th World Conference of Historical Cities in Japan

President Ilham Aliyev attended opening plenary session of the 9th European Political Community Summit VIDEO

Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Georgia discuss expansion of cooperation in military education

Azerbaijani and Tajik defense ministries hold meeting on UAV training

Azerbaijani female boxer wins silver at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

® ABB launches DigiLife online magazine!

Azerbaijan’s Victory Day and National Flag Day celebrated in Cairo

Azerbaijan conducts trade operations with 178 countries

Azerbaijan, George Washington University expand educational partnership

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Moldova in Dublin VIDEO

President Maia Sandu: Moldova is keen on developing cooperation with Azerbaijan in the energy sector

Azerbaijan brings its health and wellness experiences into the international spotlight