President Ilham Aliyev received on February 24 the EU Special Representative on human rights Stavros Lambrinidis and his delegation.
The sides discussed the situation and prospects in the development of relations in the fields of energy, economy, transport, human rights and democracy. An extensive exchange of views, the website of the President.
Before the visit of the EU representative, dozens of international human rights organizations appealed to him with a request from the Azerbaijani government to release political prisoners, and above all, human rights defenders. -16D04-
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The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has expressed condolences to the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, following the tragic incident in the city of Magdeburg. "We are deeply shocked by the news of the deaths and injuries resulting from the tragic incident that took place at the Christmas market in Magdeburg," the message reads.
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By the order of the head of state, Vusal Aslanov has been appointed Chairman of the Baku Metro CJSC.
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Ilhamiz Guliyev, an activist convicted on drug-related charges, has complained about the poor conditions at the Penitentiary Complex in Umbaki, his relatives reported to the Turan news agency.
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Early on December 21, 8 Ukrainian drones attacked the city of Kazan. The strikes targeted an industrial enterprise and residential buildings. No information about casualties has been reported.
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