Lee Lizenberger
Baku/18.10.21/Turan: The US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Lee Litzenberger made a statement on the occasion of the Day of the restoration of the country's independence.
“Congratulations to the people of Azerbaijan on the 30th anniversary of your renewed independence. On this special occasion, Americans extend their best wishes to all Azerbaijanis.
Azerbaijan has made great strides in its 30 years of independence. The U.S. appreciates the friendship we have built together and values an independent Azerbaijan.
We engage on important issues such as security, energy and economic development, and the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan as you celebrate the Day of Restoration of Independence,” reads the statement on the embassy's website on Facebook.-02D-
Politics
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On 23 November at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, eco-activists from different countries held a protest action against the failure of countries to agree on climate finance.
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On the eve of the closing of the COP29 climate conference in Baku, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has drawn attention to the criminal cases of journalists detained in Azerbaijan.
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Negotiations at the 29th session of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku have been extended until November 24, a source in the UNFCCC Secretariat told the Turan news agency. According to the source, participants aim to finalize and sign the concluding documents by that date.
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According to the Turkish newspaper Sabah, officials from the Istanbul Prosecutor's Office's Anti-Smuggling Unit have detained an Azerbaijani citizen with a large shipment of gold. The detention took place near the Vadi İstanbul shopping center in the Sarıyer district, where a taxi was stopped. During the search, 70 kg of gold was found. The Azerbaijani citizen in the vehicle claimed ownership of the cargo and also stated that he was a diplomat. The investigation by the prosecutor's office is ongoing, reports Sabah newspaper. The media outlet does not disclose the name of the "diplomat," only his initials – M.G.Ş. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declined to comment on the situation.
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