Azerbaijani CEC registers Ilham Aliyev's candidacy for presidency

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Azerbaijan has registered the candidacy of Ilham Aliyev from the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) for the upcoming presidential election.

CEC Chairman Mazahir Panahov told Report following the Commission’s meeting held on December 30.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed an order to hold an early presidential election in the country.

The President ordered the Central Election Commission to ensure the conduct of the snap election on February 7.