The new ambassador of France Aurelie Bouchez today presented his credentials to President Ilham Aliyev. Noting that the relations between Azerbaijan and France are "at a very high level," Aliyev pointed to their dynamic development "in many areas." Referring to the two visits of the President Francois Hollande in Baku, the President noted the importance of mutual high-level visits. The Ambassador, in turn, praised the stability and religious tolerance in Azerbaijan, adding that it can serve as an example for Europe. The sides exchanged views on the settlement of the Karabakh conflict and cooperation between the two countries in various fields.
Today, the Korean Ambassador Kim Changgyu presented his credentials to the President of Azerbaijan.-06D-
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Head of the External Relations and Security Service of the EU Josep Borrel rejected the accusations against him and European countries made by the head of Azerbaijan at the COP29 conference the previous day.
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On Thursday, President Ilham Aliyev received the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, who arrived to participate in the COP29 climate conference.
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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) today issued five rulings on applications from Azerbaijan. The case of "Afgan Mammadov v. Azerbaijan" concerned the complainant's exclusion from the Bar Association. Mammadov was expelled based on a complaint filed by a colleague, which he considered unjust. The ECHR ruled that Mammadov's rights had been violated and ordered Azerbaijan to pay him €5,000 in compensation for moral damage and €1,000 to cover legal costs.
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During the ongoing COP29 climate conference in Baku on November 14, a group of activists staged a protest condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The activists also denounced countries that supply oil and weapons to nations waging aggressive wars. The protest featured placards with slogans such as: "From fossil fuels to peace!", "End war crimes!", "Punish the aggressor!", and "Phase out fossil fuel use to achieve peace!" among others.
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