At the meeting with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on February 23 in Tehran, Ayatollah Khamenei said that the political stability and security, peace and social prosperity of Azerbaijan are important for the Iranians. Islam and Shi'ism in Azerbaijan - this is the value that the government should take care of. The more this is done, the more support from the community will receive the government in opposition to the hostile powers," the MEHR agency quoted the supreme leader.
"People must confront the takfirist groups. Azerbaijan is a religious center for some of the great Islamic scholars. The government should encourage people to observe religious rituals and what unites people," continued Khamenei.
He highly appreciated the statement of the President of Azerbaijan that the origins of all the threats that confront the two countries are the same. Aliyev said that Tehran and Baku have close relations, and his talks with Iranian officials in Tehran are very important and constructive.
Aliyev said that Tehran and Baku have common positions on international issues, and Iran plays an important role in restoring peace and stability in the region: "We consider the security of Iran as our own." He emphasized respect for Islamic values and said that the Azerbaijani government is promoting religious beliefs studies.
"Since gaining independence 2000 mosques have been built in Azerbaijan, half of them during my stay in power." Condemning the anti-Islamic movement, the President of Azerbaijan said that the cause of hostility to his country is the religion of the people of Azerbaijan.
"The people of Azerbaijan is Muslim and Shiism, and the existence in the region of such outstanding personalities as you give a lot of energy and effort to the followers of Shia Islam," Aliyev said addressing Hamenei.-02D-
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On January 7, the Baku Court of Grave Crimes began an investigation into the case of the activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA) Mehman Aliyev, who is accused of illegal drug trafficking.
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On January 7, the head of state, Ilham Aliyev, gave an interview to local TV channels. As of 18:00, the content of the interview had not been published.
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In late December, the Nakhchivan Court for Serious Crimes concluded the trial of former Minister of Finance of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (NAR), Rafael Aliyev, and former head of the Nakhchivan Customs Committee’s department, Mansur Askerov. Both were accused of embezzling state budget funds in collusion with others. In his testimony, Askerov revealed that illegal fees were being collected for cargo and from passengers. Sahat Habibbeyli, appointed head of Nakhchivan Customs in 2020, had instructed Askerov to include only a portion of the collected funds in the Transport and International Relations (TIR) program.
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The "Republican Alternative" Party (REAL) has proposed a program to reform local governance ahead of the municipal elections on January 29, aiming to expand opportunities for economic activity at the municipal level. The new program has been developed with consideration of the existing economic problems in the country. The government of Azerbaijan seeks to obtain external loans for its projects, the economic feasibility of which raises doubts.
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