Azerbaijanis in Georgia Called to Vote for the Opposition
At an opposition rally in Freedom Square in Tbilisi yesterday, Azerbaijani activist Samira Bayramova urged ethnic Azerbaijanis in Georgia to vote for the opposition in the upcoming parliamentary elections, which advocates for Euro-integration. The majority of her speech was in Georgian, but she concluded in Azerbaijani, saying: "Dear Azerbaijanis! On October 26, let us all choose Europe for the future of our country, especially for its diversity and equality," she stated in Azerbaijani.
According to unofficial estimates, there are about 300,000 ethnic Azerbaijanis living in Georgia, with around 200,000 of them eligible to vote.
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Ilham Aliyev has signed an order for the removal of Sultan Gasyumov from his position as the Consul General of Azerbaijan in St. Petersburg. The text of the document has been published on the president's official website.
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Seven Israeli citizens of Azerbaijani descent are suspected of espionage in favor of Iran, as reported by Israeli counterintelligence SHABAK on October 21. The criminal activities of the agents lasted for about two years, during which they completed 600 assignments for payment. The suspects photographed military bases, including those targeted during the attack on October 1.
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On Tuesday, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Michael Carpenter, the U.S. National Security Council's Director for Europe. The parties discussed bilateral and regional issues, as well as the current situation and prospects for normalizing relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Foreign Ministry's press service.
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