Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb. 15 / Trend A. Huseynbala /
The Azerbaijani opposition bloc is looking for new models of unity.
"Now we discuss the format of unity with other parties, which we intend to set up for participation in parliamentary elections, " the Citizens and Development Party chairman Ali Aliyev told Trend on Monday. This party is presented in Azadliq bloc.
The parliamentary elections were held in Azerbaijan in autumn this year. Previously, the elections were held in November 2005. In Azerbaijan, the parliamentary elections are held by the majority system in 125 electoral constituencies.
According to Aliyev, the principles according to which a new electoral bloc will be created are being discussed now.
"after determining the principles, other relevant proposals can be submitted", the chairman of the party said.
He said the list of candidates can be put on the agenda only after the realization of the idea of a bloc.
"Azadliq bloc has its own line of struggle. We have a principal and consistently implemented policy. The three parties constituting the bloc, were always faithful to it", Aliyev said.
According to him, it is necessary to strengthen the parties, members of the Azadlig bloc, and those who will join a new voting bloc at the expense of other parties as the parliamentary elections are an important political process. "That is why we deal with certain electoral formula that would benefit the overall process", the chairman of the party said.
If the new association is not created, Azadlig bloc will take part in the parliamentary elections, Aliyev said.
"This is the last option. But we will strive to ensure that the new unit will include not only the parties represented in Azadliq, but also other parties ", chairman of the party said.
Azadliq block was established on the eve of the parliamentary elections in 2005 by Azerbaijani Popular Front Party, Liberal, Democratic Party of Azerbaijan, Musavat. After the elections in 2005 the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan and Musavat left the bloc. The Citizens and Development Party joined the bloc.
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