Following the talks between Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Palestine - Elmar Mammadyarov and Riyad al-Maliki, a memorandum of consultations between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries was signed. At a joint press conference Mammadyarov said that the parties agreed to hold political consultations in Baku and Ramallah once a year. There were also discussions on expanding cooperation in the social sphere, and in particular in the field of education.
An increase in the number of Palestinian students studying in Azerbaijan is alo provided.
Azerbaijan will continue its humanitarian assistance to Palestine, and its support for international organizations. Al-Maliki stated about the interest of Palestine to continue cooperation with Azerbaijan. He also informed them of the arrangements for the development of cooperation in various fields.
The parties also exchanged views on issues of mutual concern, particularly in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and others countries in the Middle East.
Palestine hopes to get the support of Azerbaijan on the new draft UN resolution on Israel, which will be presented at the General Assembly. Nine states have already agreed to support the resolution, he said, without revealing the content of the future doucment. -03B06-
Politics
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A candidate in the municipal elections for the 23rd Nasimi-Sabail electoral district, activist Djamila Alisheva, has reported administrative barriers in conducting her campaign. She claims that the district election commission is refusing to provide the necessary forms for her authorized representatives.
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On January 15, the Tbilisi Court of Appeals rejected the appeal of Afghan Sadigov, the founder of the Azel TV website, who had protested his extradition to Azerbaijan. Sadigov’s wife, Sevinj Sadigova, stated that this was the final judicial instance in Georgia making a decision on the case, Turan reported. On the other hand, lawyer Mariam Kvelashvili informed Turan that the defense would continue legal steps to prevent the extradition of Afghan Sadigov. According to his wife, Afghan has been on hunger strike for 117 days, and his health is critical.
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Jamil Hajiyev, a member of the National Council of Democratic Forces, has reported continued pressure from the police. On January 10, during the trial of opposition figure Tofig Yagublu at the Baku Serious Crimes Court, Hajiyev unfurled a banner reading "Freedom for Political Prisoners!"
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On January 15, the Yasamal District Court rejected the motion to change the detention measure for Azer Gasymly, the director of the Institute of Political Management, his lawyer, Agyl Laidj, to Turan. "Azer Gasymly stated during the trial that the charges against him were fabricated and related to his socio-political activities," the lawyer said. An appeal will be filed against the court's decision.
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