The press release noted that the United States continuously urges the Government of Azerbaijan to ensure a free and fair electoral process and to respect the freedoms of assembly, association, and speech.
The OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly highlighted in their October 10 preliminary statement serious shortcomings that need to be addressed in order for Azerbaijan to fully meet its OSCE commitments.
The press release also notes that USA supporting the people of Azerbaijan and working with the Government to further efforts to achieve Azerbaijan’s full potential as a stable, prosperous, and democratic member of the international community.