The EU representation in Baku held a ceremony on Monday on the occasion of the awarding the Nobel Peace Prize the European Union. According to the Head of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan, Roland Kobia, the EU itself is a project of peace, and the main purpose of the organization is the accession of democracy.
Europe has witnessed terrible wars, and to put an end to this, the founders of the European Community have joined their forces on the continent for peace, stability and democracy.
Kobia also told about the EU's interest in the peaceful resolution of conflicts in the South Caucasus.
He expressed the belief that the Nobel Peace Prize will more inspire the EU's efforts to resolve the conflicts and stability, including the South Caucasus.
The French Ambassador, Pascal Monnier, made a speech, and then the participants watched a live broadcast from Oslo on awarding the Nobel prize.—06D-
Politics
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Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan made an unexpected statement during a government session, emphasizing the need for a strategic deal with Azerbaijan. According to him, the future peaceful coexistence of the two countries must be guaranteed for the next century, and addressing this issue is the most crucial and fundamental task for both sides.
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A new draft agreement on financing climate programs, unveiled at the 29th session of the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP29), proposes allocating at least $1.3 trillion (€1.23 trillion) annually for climate protection measures and adaptation to the impact of climate change, according to a 34-page document released on Wednesday. The draft, developed with input from developing nations, aims to address the needs of the world's poorest countries, though several contentious issues remain unresolved, AFP reported.
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On November 13, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Afghan Taliban held talks in Baku as part of the COP29 conference. According to a report by Turan correspondent, the discussions took place behind closed doors and lasted for over an hour. No statements were made to the press following the meeting. Furthermore, conference security prevented journalists from asking questions to the meeting participants.
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Kichikhanim Khalilova, the wife of arrested public activist and first-group disabled person, Famil Khalilov, reported being followed during her time at the COP29 conference on November 13. She had been accredited in the "Green Zone" as a civil rights activist. From the moment she entered the conference area, a young man began to follow her.
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