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Today, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. According to the website of the head of state, during the meeting, Aliyev emphasized that both countries "have always mutually supported each other and will continue to do so regarding territorial integrity and sovereignty."
Regarding economic cooperation, Aliyev mentioned that during his recent state visit to Pakistan, opportunities for Azerbaijani investments in the country amounting to 2 billion USD were discussed.
On defense cooperation, Aliyev expressed satisfaction with the arrival of JF-17C military aircraft, produced in Pakistan, into the Azerbaijani Air Force, noting that they are among the best in their class globally. Baku is eagerly anticipating the participation of Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in the COP29 events and his state visit to Azerbaijan next year.
In turn, General Mirza stated that the fraternal relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan are based on "mutual trust, sincerity, cooperation, and cultural ties." He emphasized that "Azerbaijan stands with Pakistan on the Kashmir issue," while "Pakistan stands with Azerbaijan on the issue concerning Armenia."
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Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who arrived in Baku today, held a press conference at the COP29 climate conference. When asked about the arrested climate activists and opposition figures in Azerbaijan, she stated that Germany advocates for the release of government critics and that she would raise this issue during her meeting with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister. She specifically mentioned the name of Professor Gubad Ibadoglu, a doctor from Dresden University.
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On November 21, climate activists held a series of protests at the COP29 climate conference in Baku. The main themes of the protests included nuclear weapons testing, animal killings, protection of rivers and water bodies, and environmental pollution.
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The General Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) adopted a resolution on Friday reaffirming its commitment to democratic reforms, regional stability, and European integration amidst escalating geopolitical tensions driven by Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
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Activist Nijat Ibrahim, who was detained in Baku pre-trial detention center-1, inflicted numerous wounds on himself on November 20 in protest against unjustified criminal prosecution, his wife Parvin Ibrahim told Turan. According to her, on November 21, her husband called her and informed her that the day before he had inflicted incised wounds on himself with a piece of mirror. In particular, he cut his throat and ears.
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