The Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin arrives in Azerbaijan for a two day visit today, a diplomatic source said. The agenda of the visit is not reported. It is expected that Rogozin will be received by President Ilham Aliyev.
In the Russian Government, Rogozin is in charge of military-industrial complex questions. It is possible that one of the topics discussed will be the extension of the agreement on the Gabala radar station.
Likely to be discussed are also other issues of bilateral relations, and the situation in the region and the world.
It should be noted that Ilham Aliyev and Dmitry Rogozin are well acquainted with each other from the activities of the PACE, where both led the national delegations of their countries. -06D-
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At the trial of the opposition politician Tofig Yagublu, the statement of Elnur Vaqifoglu, another accused, was heard at the Baku Serious Crimes Court.
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EU Reporter sadly announces the death from natural causes this week of its Political Editor Nick Powell, whilst attending the Global Media Forum in Susha, Azerbaijan.
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The health of economist Fazil Gasimov, who is on hunger strike for the 43rd day, has deteriorated sharply. On the night of July 26, he was transferred from the Baku pre-trial detention center-1 to a medical institution of the Penitentiary Service, the economist's brother Nazim Gasimov told Turan.
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On July 26, the trial of public activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev continued in the Baku Serious Crimes Court. Three witnesses were heard. One of them said that she had once asked Hajiyev for help in obtaining a visa for a tour to the Czech Republic and had no other business with him. At the same time, the witness stressed that she did not personally transfer the money, but made a transfer for the service.
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