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Türkiye to study Belarus’ experience in conducting democratic elections

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MINSK, 8 October (BelTA) – Türkiye is interested in Belarus’ experience in implementing the principles of democracy at elections, Chairman of Türkiye’s Supreme Election Council Ahmet Yener said at the 2nd International Electoral Forum in Minsk on 8 October, BelTA has learned.

Ahmet Yener recalled that the day before the Central Election Commission of Belarus and the Supreme Electoral Council of Türkiye had signed a memorandum of cooperation and described the event as a historic step. “Our organizations will now act within the framework of the agreement to further develop democratic values in elections,” he said.

According to him, the international conference “Building legal culture as a factor for harmonious and sustainable elections”, held as part of the forum, will help chart the future course for democratic development in elections. “The participants will exchange opinions. We will deliver a report on how the electoral process is carried out in Türkiye. We will receive comprehensive information on how this process is conducted in Belarus and will be able to use the experience of other CIS countries, which will also participate in today’s event,” Ahmet Yener said.

Türkiye aims to ensure the highest possible voter turnout and comprehensive coverage of election results. “We witnessed how democratic principles were put into practice in the 2025 presidential elections in Belarus,” the chairman said and added that the cooperation will continue to advance.

The International Electoral Forum is taking place in Belarus for the second time. This year it will feature the international conference “Building legal culture as a factor for harmonious and sustainable elections”, with representatives of electoral bodies from near and far abroad, international organizations, the deputy corps, scientific and pedagogical communities, and experts invited to participate.

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