On May 22, 2023, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda made statements to the press.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda expressed condolences to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on December 30 following a tragic plane crash that resulted in multiple fatalities.
In a phone call, Nauseda extended his sympathy to Aliyev and the Azerbaijani people, wishing a swift recovery for the injured and voicing solidarity with the nation during this difficult time.
President Aliyev thanked his Lithuanian counterpart for the expressed sympathy and support, emphasizing the importance of international solidarity in times of crisis.
During the conversation, the two leaders also discussed the strengthening of peace and stability in the South Caucasus region.
The phone call also highlighted the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Lithuania, noting the significance of bilateral cooperation, particularly in cultural and humanitarian areas.
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The Ministry of Transport of Azerbaijan reacted to the report of the Kazakh side on the crash of AZAL aircraft on 25 December, published on Tuesday 4 February.
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The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan has published a preliminary report on the investigation of the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer-190 aircraft, which occurred on December 25, 2024, near Aktau. The report is publicly available on the ministry's official website.
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Under the gray, expansive skies of Brussels, a beacon of administrative initiative at the European Commission sparked to life this month, heralding a renewed vigor in the European Union’s diplomatic outreach. The newly established Directorate General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighborhood (DG ENEST) debuted on February 1st, setting a new course for EU interaction with its eastern neighbors and potential new members.
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Journalist Nargiz Abaslamova, held in Baku's Detention Center No. 1, was subjected to violence by a guard. While passing by the cell of her colleague Sevinj Vagifgizi, Abaslamova tried to greet her, reported on Abzas Media's Facebook page. However, guard Aygul Babaeva forcibly dragged Abaslamova away and deeply scratched the journalist's arm. Abaslamova stated that this is not the first time the mentioned guard has used force and been rude to journalists. A few days ago, Babaeva also used force against Sevinj Vagifgizi.
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