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Baku/15.03.23/Turan: On Wednesday afternoon, the European Parliament approved the EU-Azerbaijan report prepared by Croatian MP Zhelyan Zobko, who is the rapporteur on Azerbaijan.
At the plenary session and during the debate around the report, the majority of deputies criticized the Azerbaijani authorities for violating international obligations, fundamental freedoms and human rights.
The report notes that the EU, on the basis of cooperation in the energy sector with Azerbaijan in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine, should not turn a blind eye to violations of human rights and the foundations of democracy in Azerbaijan.
The deputies called for lifting restrictions on freedom of expression and the media, ensuring respect for fundamental human rights, and releasing political prisoners.
The report calls for the EU to impose personal sanctions against Azerbaijani officials who flagrantly parry human rights.
The deputies welcomed the contacts between Azerbaijan and Armenia in order to establish peace, but expressed concern about the escalation of violence on the border.
The deputies urged to ensure the fulfillment of humanitarian obligations and the free movement of citizens along the Lachin corridor.—0--
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The U.S. Embassy responded to the host of the "Həftə" ("Week") program, who once again accused the United States of pursuing an anti-Azerbaijani policy, using undiplomatic language.
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On Monday, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, who is currently on a working visit to Belgrade, was received by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. According to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs press service, during the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction with the "strategic partnership between the two countries" and emphasized the importance of mutual high-level visits.
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On December 23, a meeting of the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Serbia took place in Belgrade. During the final press conference, Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric reported that the discussions focused on the development of tourism. "We are strengthening efforts to open direct air routes, as well as economic development and energy," said Djuric. The minister expressed confidence that cooperation between Serbia and Azerbaijan would become even closer and more intensive in the near future.
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On Monday, hearings in the case of activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev continued at the Baku Court for Serious Crimes. At the beginning of the session, Hajiyev drew attention to the unjustified criminal prosecution of activist Raheel Abbasov, who had previously organized public defense for Hajiyev.
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