Joint Declaration of the Eastern Partnership and the European Union
Vilnius /29.11.13/Turan : Today in Vilnius, the countries of "Eastern Partnership" signed a joint declaration with representatives of the EU. The summit participants welcomed its results and agreements. As the upcoming goals and objectives for the coming years in the declaration defined as follows:
further steps towards strengthening democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law, support the continuation of political and economic reforms and the development of trade relations.
The declaration made by each country recorded Successes by every country and agreements signed with the EU have been noted in the declaration. Special attention was paid to the initiating by Georgia and Moldova the Association Agreement with the European Union.
The document welcomed the development of the Southern Energy Corridor and construction of the gas pipeline TAP and the project AGRİ, and strategic role of Azerbaijan in the energy security of Europe was noted.
In conclusion, the declaration emphasized the call for a rapid and peaceful settlement of the conflicts in the region, creating measures of stability and trust. Parties emphasize the need speedy and peaceful resolution of conflicts on the basis of norms and principles of international law, welcome meeting between the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Vienna and there made arrangements to continue the negotiating process. -02D-
Politics
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova has decided to unilaterally terminate the Moldovan-Russian agreement from 1998 on the creation and operation of cultural centers.
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By the order of the head of state, Rufat Mahmud has been appointed the new head of the historical and architectural reserve "Icheri Sheher" – the historic center of Baku.
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On February 13, the Appeal Court did not satisfy the defense's appeal against the decision of the Khatai Court regarding the arrest of journalist Shahnaz Beylargizi. According to the lawyer, the journalist herself did not participate in the trial due to poor health. The defense intends to submit a petition to replace the arrest with house arrest.
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Azerbaijan will limit 'Sputnik Azerbaijan' and 'BBC News Azərbaycanca' editorial offices. This was reported by the country's pro-government media on 13 February, citing an informed source.
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