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Baku/19.02.18/Turan: On February 19 at the meeting of President Ilham Aliyev with the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus, Toivo Clara, were discussed the relations between Azerbaijan and the European Union. Aliyev mentioned the recent meeting in Baku of the advisory council for the Southern Gas Corridor and fruitful negotiations with the Vice-President of the European Commission on Energy Maros Shefkovic on the prospects of developing ties in the energy sector and other areas.
He confirmed the positive development dynamics in the relations between Azerbaijan and the EU recently. This applies not only to energy, but also to the political, trade, investment, transport spheres, as well as security and culture issues.
The importance of deepening these ties will be reflected in the new partnership agreement, Aliyev said.
Clara, in turn, noted the positive dynamics in the relations of the party. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the prospects for the Karabakh settlement. Armenia continues its occupation policy and destroys national, religious and historical monuments of Azerbaijan in the occupied territories.
To resolve the conflict, Armenia must begin withdrawing its troops from the occupied territories and ensure the accession of international norms, Aliyev said. -06D-
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On October 9, President Ilham Aliyev met with Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, to discuss preparations for COP29. During the meeting, Mohammed stated that the main theme of the upcoming conference would be financial issues. She expressed hope that the international community would establish new financial goals. In turn, Aliyev highlighted the cooperation with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other organizations in the preparation process for the conference. He emphasized that Baku is making efforts to achieve consensus at COP29.
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Despite his serious condition, Afghan Sadygov, the head of the “Azel TV” website arrested in Georgia, continues his hunger strike in the prison hospital and refuses medical assistance, his wife reported to Turan. According to her, Afghan called her on Wednesday from the medical center of the Georgian penitentiary service. "He is in serious condition, under medical supervision, but refuses all medical help. Afghan said he is only taking drinking water. He stated that he will continue to fight for his rights and freedom, even if he dies," his wife said.
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On October 9, President Ilham Aliyev received John Podesta, the US Presidential Advisor on International Climate Policy. Podesta reported that he had productive negotiations with Azerbaijani colleagues regarding COP29 and was pleased to exchange views on the matter with the President of Azerbaijan.
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