NATO Press
Release(2008)130
17 October
2008
Statement by the NATO Secretary
General on the presidential elections in Azerbaijan
I welcome reports from the international election
observers from OSCE, Council of Europe and the European Parliament indicating
progress in the conduct of Azerbaijan’s Presidential Elections on 15 October
2008. Azerbaijan should build on this achievement and address the remaining
shortcomings that were noted. Azerbaijan is a long-standing and valuable Partner
of the Alliance and we look forward to continuing and strengthening our dialogue
and practical cooperation, and our support to reforms.