Ilham Aliyev received CoE Secretary General, Thorbjorn Jagland, on May 22, the press service of the president reported.
The meeting focused on the importance of expanding cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Council of Europe. The role of Azerbaijan in the intercultural dialogue and in strengthening the energy security of Europe was noted. The sides exchanged views on the prospects of cooperation, said the same source.
Recall that Jagland arrived in Baku in connection with the accession of Azerbaijan to the chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. He also participated in the ceremony of the presentation of the Action Plan between Azerbaijan and the Council of Europe for the next two years.
Furthermore, Jagland met with representatives of civil society. The press release from the Council of Europe before the visit noted that the Secretary General in Baku will seek the release of political prisoners, in particular, Ilgar Mamedov.-16D04-
Politics
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Today, on November 8, the national flag of Azerbaijan was once again raised at Flag Square in Baku. This event marks an important moment, especially considering that the flag had already been raised at this location since its opening.
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On November 8, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the significance of Azerbaijan's victory in the 44-day Patriotic War and reaffirmed the nation's resolve in defending its territorial integrity and sovereignty. Speaking at the opening of the Victory Park in Baku, Aliyev described the war as a "glorious story" and a "brilliant victory" in which Azerbaijan restored its territorial integrity after decades of occupation.
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Mikail Hajiyev, a member of the Public Council of Talysh People of Azerbaijan (OSTA) and retired colonel, was unable to fly from Baku to Yekaterinburg on November 7, he reported this to Turan news agency.
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Baku's Khatai District Court on 7 November considered a petition to place 'Abzas Media' building director Ulvi Hasanli under house arrest. The hearing took place after the working day at 19.15, lawyer Zibeida Sadygova said. This was due to Hasanli's refusal to participate in the trial online, and he insisted on attending the trial.
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