Baku: An international conference was held in Baku organized by the Baku branch of the International Institute for Monitoring the Development of Democracy, Parliamentarism, and Observance of Citizens’ Electoral Rights (IIMDD) of the Interparliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independent States (IPA CIS). The event took place as part of the ‘Year of Constitution and Sovereignty,’ APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the conference saw participation from representatives of the parliaments of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, as well as members of the diplomatic corps from CIS countries and representatives from higher education institutions and state bodies.
Dmitry Kobitski, Head of the Secretariat of the CIS IPA Council, addressed the conference participants, emphasizing the importance of Azerbaijan’s state-building experience within the CIS. Highlighting the political talent of Heydar Aliyev, Kobitski remarked on Azerbaijan’s transformation into a sovereign and flourishing state, noting that its statecraft experience holds significant interest for all CIS member countries.
The conference proceeded with a series of speeches from various representatives, continuing to underscore the collaborative spirit and shared interests of the Commonwealth of Independent States in fostering democracy and sovereignty.