Azerbaijan Holds Early Presidential Elections

Azerbaijan is currently undergoing early presidential elections, with citizens voting to determine the country’s new president for a 7-year term. The voting process commenced at 08:00 local time, with 6,478,623 voters expected to participate through 6,537 established ballot boxes nationwide. Azerbaijani citizens residing abroad can also cast their votes in 49 ballot boxes at Azerbaijani embassies across 37 countries. The voting procedure involves identity verification and the application of ink on voters’ thumbs, visible under ultraviolet light. Voters have reported a smooth and democratic process, praising the well-organized election setup.