F.Mogherini: EU Attaches Great Importance to Human Rights in Its Relations with Partners
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini during official meetings in Baku noted the importance for the EU of issues of human rights, freedom of expression and assembly. Mogherini said this in Baku on February 29 at a joint press conference with the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov at the end of the bilateral negotiations.
The EU believes that the path to long-term development and prosperity is through an open society and respect for freedoms.
"We attach great importance to relations with all close partners," continued Mogherini.
She noted she had already met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and the next day would meet with representatives of civil society. -06S-
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