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Baku/07.12.22/Turan: Following today's talks with the command of Russian peacekeepers in Karabakh, the Ministry of Economy and Ecology of Azerbaijan issued a joint statement.
It says that on December 7, in continuation of the discussions started on December 3, a meeting was held between employees of the Ministry of Ecology, the State Property Service under the Ministry of Economy and AzerGold CJSC in Khojaly, discussions were held with the command of the Russian peacekeeping contingent on the issue of “illegal” exploitation of mineral deposits, environmental and other consequences of this,” the statement said.
“During the meeting, the issues of inspecting mineral deposits, in particular the Gyzylbulag gold deposit and the Demirli copper-molybdenum deposit, stopping illegal exploitation, conducting monitoring and inventory in various areas, organizing cadastral registration of property, assessing potential damage and risks to the environment, sources underground and surface waters and elimination of the consequences of the damage.
The meeting was held in a constructive atmosphere. Relevant contacts will be continued. The public will be provided with additional information,” the document says. ---02D---
Politics
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On Saturday, December 7th, a session of the "Musavat" Party's Majlis took place. During the session, the party leader, Isa Gambar, presented a report on the current socio-political situation in the country. The Majlis also approved a decision by the party’s board to grant district organizations of "Musavat" the authority to nominate candidates for the municipal elections scheduled for January 29, 2025. The party outlined its main areas of activity for 2025. A statement was issued on the human rights situation in the country.
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The human rights organization Freedom Now has joined calls to end the pressure on independent media in Azerbaijan.
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The press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemned the arrests of Meydan TV employees. A statement of the organization on RSF’s X (formerly Twitter) account said: "Reporters Without Borders condemns these new arrests and calls for their immediate release, as well as the release of 13 other journalists held in disgraceful conditions on trumped-up charges."
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"I was deeply concerned to learn of the arrest of journalists working with Meydan TV. A free and independent press is a vital component of any democracy. Journalists must be able to report on issues without the fear of arrest, intimidation, or violence." This statement was posted by the UK Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Fergus Auld, on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday.
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