President Ilham Aliyev said he does not need advice how to run the country. "We are building relations with all countries on the basis of mutual respect and no interference in each other's affairs. This principle is accepted world wide, in the international arena. We do know how to run our country. We do not need advice from the sidelines. We are a strong country. People and Power are one," said Aliyev, speaking April 14 at the meeting of the government dedicated to socio-economic development of the country in the first quarter of 2013
This Aliyev's statement comes amid harsh criticism of Azerbaijan by Western structures in connection with the massive human rights violations and repression of government opponents. -06D -
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A new draft agreement on financing climate programs, unveiled at the 29th session of the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP29), proposes allocating at least $1.3 trillion (€1.23 trillion) annually for climate protection measures and adaptation to the impact of climate change, according to a 34-page document released on Wednesday. The draft, developed with input from developing nations, aims to address the needs of the world's poorest countries, though several contentious issues remain unresolved, AFP reported.
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On November 13, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Afghan Taliban held talks in Baku as part of the COP29 conference. According to a report by Turan correspondent, the discussions took place behind closed doors and lasted for over an hour. No statements were made to the press following the meeting. Furthermore, conference security prevented journalists from asking questions to the meeting participants.
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Kichikhanim Khalilova, the wife of arrested public activist and first-group disabled person, Famil Khalilov, reported being followed during her time at the COP29 conference on November 13. She had been accredited in the "Green Zone" as a civil rights activist. From the moment she entered the conference area, a young man began to follow her.
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The imprisoned journalists of Abzas Media have had their phone calls with relatives reduced from 15 minutes to just 2 minutes. This restriction is reportedly linked to the ongoing international climate conference COP29 in Baku.
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