Ilham Aliyev receives Russian Finance Minister
President Ilham Aliyev received Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia Leonid Slutsky on 18 November.
The President's press service reported that the meeting focused on economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Russia and its prospects. In particular, they touched upon the issues of iraising trade turnover and making payments in national currencies.
Politics
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Milli Majlis rejects criticism against Azerbaijani authorities that was raised in the European Parliament's resolution of 19 December.
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President Ilham Aliyev expressed gratitude to the heads of state and government of Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Bangladesh for their unanimous support in admitting Azerbaijan to the D-8 during the summit held in Cairo on December 19.
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On December 19, at the Baku Court for Serious Crimes, during the trial of activist Rail Abbasov, the prosecutor delivered their closing statement. The prosecutor proposed finding Abbasov guilty of fraud and sentencing him to 8 years in prison. The defense disagrees with the prosecutor, arguing that the court has not proven Abbasov's guilt.
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The Baku Sabail District Court has extended the pre-trial detention of young researcher Bahruz Samadov, who is accused of "treason," until March 9, 2025. An appeal will be filed against this decision. Samadov denies the charges and believes that he is being persecuted for his anti-war activities. Samadov was arrested on August 21 on charges of treason, and two days later, the court sentenced him to four months in detention.
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