Moscow hosted the 41st session of the Ad Hoc Working Group (AWG) on the Convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea at the level of deputy foreign ministers of the Caspian states on September 8-10.
The talks were attended by delegations from Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan.
In the discussion of the draft Convention, special attention was focused on the method of setting baselines, the development mode of navigation and marine scientific research in the Caspian Sea. Progress was recorded in a test of the draft Convention. The exchange of expert opinions will continue at the next meetings of the AWG, the communique issued after the meeting says.
The next meeting of the JWG will be held in Kazakhstan. The date is to be agreed through diplomatic channels. -06D--
Politics
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Today, on November 8, the national flag of Azerbaijan was once again raised at Flag Square in Baku. This event marks an important moment, especially considering that the flag had already been raised at this location since its opening.
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On November 8, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the significance of Azerbaijan's victory in the 44-day Patriotic War and reaffirmed the nation's resolve in defending its territorial integrity and sovereignty. Speaking at the opening of the Victory Park in Baku, Aliyev described the war as a "glorious story" and a "brilliant victory" in which Azerbaijan restored its territorial integrity after decades of occupation.
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Mikail Hajiyev, a member of the Public Council of Talysh People of Azerbaijan (OSTA) and retired colonel, was unable to fly from Baku to Yekaterinburg on November 7, he reported this to Turan news agency.
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Baku's Khatai District Court on 7 November considered a petition to place 'Abzas Media' building director Ulvi Hasanli under house arrest. The hearing took place after the working day at 19.15, lawyer Zibeida Sadygova said. This was due to Hasanli's refusal to participate in the trial online, and he insisted on attending the trial.
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