Baku / 30.04.19 / Turan: The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) approved a five-year strategy defining relations with Azerbaijan. According to the EBRD"s Baku office, priorities for 2019-2024 will be support for the development of the non-oil sector, strengthening the management of private and state-owned companies, and continuing efforts to diversify the Azerbaijani economy. In addition, the EBRD will continue its work to expand the access of local businesspersons to financial resources by encouraging lending to local banks and non-banking organizations, and assisting the foreign exchange and capital markets. In addition, the bank will strengthen the promotion of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency. The head of the EBRD"s Baku office, Ivana Duarte, stated that the new strategy gives impetus to the bank"s activities in Azerbaijan. "The bank is ready to assist the development of the non-oil sector of Azerbaijan, strengthen local lenders, and increase investment in the ecological economy." It is noted that so far the EBRD has invested EUR 3.3 billion in Azerbaijan. -0-
Politics
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A candidate in the municipal elections for the 23rd Nasimi-Sabail electoral district, activist Djamila Alisheva, has reported administrative barriers in conducting her campaign. She claims that the district election commission is refusing to provide the necessary forms for her authorized representatives.
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On January 15, the Tbilisi Court of Appeals rejected the appeal of Afghan Sadigov, the founder of the Azel TV website, who had protested his extradition to Azerbaijan. Sadigov’s wife, Sevinj Sadigova, stated that this was the final judicial instance in Georgia making a decision on the case, Turan reported. On the other hand, lawyer Mariam Kvelashvili informed Turan that the defense would continue legal steps to prevent the extradition of Afghan Sadigov. According to his wife, Afghan has been on hunger strike for 117 days, and his health is critical.
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Jamil Hajiyev, a member of the National Council of Democratic Forces, has reported continued pressure from the police. On January 10, during the trial of opposition figure Tofig Yagublu at the Baku Serious Crimes Court, Hajiyev unfurled a banner reading "Freedom for Political Prisoners!"
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On January 15, the Yasamal District Court rejected the motion to change the detention measure for Azer Gasymly, the director of the Institute of Political Management, his lawyer, Agyl Laidj, to Turan. "Azer Gasymly stated during the trial that the charges against him were fabricated and related to his socio-political activities," the lawyer said. An appeal will be filed against the court's decision.
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