U.S. Ambassador Robert Cekuta has visited the Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan to meet its chairman Mazahir Panahov.

The chairman highlighted the commission`s cooperation with the Embassy. He said this cooperation has played an important role in improving the country`s election practice.

Mr Cekuta stressed the importance of elections for the country.

Mr Panahov also highlighted election legislation in Azerbaijan, and preparations for the parliamentary elections set for November 1.