The Azerbaijan-EU consultations
On January 26-27 in Baku were consultations in the framework of a joint meeting of the EU-Azerbaijan Subcommittee. During the consultation they discussed a wide range of issues in the field of transport, energy, environment, human rights, and others. These issues are an integral part of the future agreement between the EU and Azerbaijan.
On Monday in Baku will arrive a high-ranking delegation from Brussels, which will hold high-level talks with the Azerbaijani leadership, said in an interview with reporters Dirk Schuebel, Head of the Eastern Partnership Bilateral division.
According to him, the delegation will be headed by Christian Danielsson, Director General for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations in the European Commission), and Thomas Mayr-Harting, Managing Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia in the European External Action Service. The delegation of the Azerbaijani authorities in Brussels will present a draft document, which includes a list of priorities for future partnership, said Schuebel. Referring to the outcome of the talks, Schuebel gave them a positive assessment, noting the interest of the Azerbaijani side in the development of cooperation with European Union.-02В-
Politics
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Leave a review