A Package of Azerbaijan-Belarus Documents Signed
A package of Azerbaijan-Belarus agreements was signed in Minsk on Tuesday at the end of talks between the Presidents of the two countries - Ilham Aliyev and Alexander Lukashenko.
In particular intergovernmental agreements included the enhanced cooperation in the area of leasing activity, creating favorable economic and legal conditions, the cooperation in the fight against Illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in firearms, ammunition, explosives and explosive devices, on cooperation in combating money laundering and terrorist financing, and on cooperation to combat the theft of cultural property and to ensure their return.
In addition, between the two Justice Ministries an agreement was signed on cooperation in forensic examination.
Also signed was an agreement on cooperation between the Ministries of Health in quality control and registration of medicines.
In addition to this, the administration of Nakhchivan and Brest signed an agreement on cooperation in economy, trade and
humanitarian and cultural fields
Politics
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova has decided to unilaterally terminate the Moldovan-Russian agreement from 1998 on the creation and operation of cultural centers.
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By the order of the head of state, Rufat Mahmud has been appointed the new head of the historical and architectural reserve "Icheri Sheher" – the historic center of Baku.
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On February 13, the Appeal Court did not satisfy the defense's appeal against the decision of the Khatai Court regarding the arrest of journalist Shahnaz Beylargizi. According to the lawyer, the journalist herself did not participate in the trial due to poor health. The defense intends to submit a petition to replace the arrest with house arrest.
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Azerbaijan will limit 'Sputnik Azerbaijan' and 'BBC News Azərbaycanca' editorial offices. This was reported by the country's pro-government media on 13 February, citing an informed source.
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