Tbilisi/08.11.12/Turan-BS PRESS: Georgia will never take steps against the interests of Azerbaijan, said the State Minister of Georgia for Reintegration Zakareishvili at a press conference on November 7, commenting on the opinions of experts on the initiative of the Azerbaijani Tbilisi to resume train service to Russia through the Abkhaz section.
Earlier Zakareishvili said that the restoration of railway communication with Russia through the Abkhaz section fits into the concept of the new Georgian government deizolyatsii Abkhazia. Some Azerbaijani experts have expressed concern that the railway can be used for the transit of Russian military cargo to Armenia.
"Restoration of the railway so far is only a topic for discussion, and one of the initiatives ... The issue has not been specifically addressed," said Zakareishvili. At the same time, he stressed that "Azerbaijan is a strategic partner of Georgia"
"Georgia will not do steps that would be contrary to the public interest of Azerbaijan," said Zakareishvili. -02D-
Politics
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On February 3, the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Azerbaijan annulled the results of the municipal elections held on January 29 at six polling stations. In particular, the voting results were declared invalid due to violations identified at polling stations NN: 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 in the 81st Imishli constituency.
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The opposition party “Musavat” has demanded the release of all political prisoners and stated that the authorities are responsible for their health conditions, it was announced at a meeting of the party's Executive Board (Divan) on Monday. “Musavat” expressed concern over reports of health problems among many political prisoners, including civil society activists Anar Mamedli and Alekser Mamedli.
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The consideration of the lawsuit filed by Hafiz Babaly, the editor of the economics department at Turan news agency, against the online publication Qafqazinfo.az, is being unjustifiably delayed. Babaly had been arrested in connection with the Abzas Media case.
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By the order of the head of state, Rufat Azizov (born 1980) has been appointed the rector of the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University.
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