Azerbaijan, Baku /corr. Trend E.Huseynli / The Leader of the Azerbaijan National Independence Party (ANIP), Etibar Mammadov, has a great chance in the upcoming Presidential elections, said the head of party's Press Department, Ali Orujov.
"ANIP understands the elections as a fundamental principle of democracy. All members of the party will vote for Etibar Mammadov's candidature," he said.
The Presidential elections in Azerbaijan will take place on 15 October 2008.
Azadlyg Political Bloc stated that if the political environment does not change, they will boycott the elections. The bloc brings together three parties, the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party, Azerbaijan Liberal Party, and Citizen and Development Party. Musavat Party and the political forces combined around it intend to elect their President.
ANIP decided to participate in the presidential elections. According to Orujov, it depends on Mammadov's wish to be a candidate for the presidency.