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Media review - December 15, 2018
The Azerbaijani-Russian relations, a look at the establishment of a new decision-making structure, populated areas and their proximity to the volcanic zone are the leading topics of today's media.
The "Azerbaijan" newspaper writes about the Azerbaijani-Russian relations, which have risen to the level of strategic. The presidents of the two countries met six times a year, discussing a wide range of issues - from bilateral relations to international and regional issues. So far, about 200 documents have been signed between the two countries, over the past 5 years about 50 business forums and business meetings have been held.
In 2017, the volume of commodity turnover between the countries amounted to 2.627 billion dollars. About 700 joint ventures operate in the Azerbaijani market. Last year, the Russian-Azerbaijani Business Council supported 42 joint projects for a total cost of $ 450 million. The biggest expectation from Russia is a fair settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
The site Trend.az writes that some residential buildings are being built near the volcanic zone. Elkhan Mammadov, an associate professor at the Institute of Geography of the Academy of Sciences, says that the settlements of Keiryaki, Gushchu, Khekmali, Bozdag, Gobu are dangerous because of their proximity to the mud volcanic zone. He also spoke about the use of modern methods to determine a more accurate location of mud volcanoes in the south-eastern part of the Greater Caucasus.
Azerbaijan is a unique region of mud volcanoes, the number of which reaches 344, most of which are in Absheron and around Baku.
In 2006, the 23rd mud volcano was given the status of a natural monument. For their protection the Scientific Coordination Council "Palchig" was created with the participation of experts of ANAS.
The site "Azadlıq.info" writes about the Agrarian Procurement and Supply OJSC, created by an order of President Ilham Aliyev. Expert Vahid Maharramli comments on this fact, recalling that the above structure was created on the basis of another JSC engaged in the production and processing of foodstuffs. The expert explains in detail the essence of the activities of these structures.
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An online meeting of civil society activists focused on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan, convened on the initiative of the Justice Solidarity Committee, highlighted significant concerns over the detention of journalists, political activists, and opponents of the war. The gathering, held on August 30, coincided with the International Day of Remembrance of the Missing and underscored the ongoing challenges facing both Azerbaijani and Armenian societies in the wake of the Karabakh conflicts.
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No precipitation is expected in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula; the northwestern wind will change to a southeastern wind during the day. Air temperatures will range from 21-26°C at night and 33-38°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorology Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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A fire has erupted at the Experimental and Testing Production of the Scientific Research Institute of SOCAR (the state oil company) in the Surakhani district of Baku, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. "Thanks to the urgent and necessary measures taken by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the spread of the fire to neighboring areas, including nearby residential buildings, has been prevented," the statement reads. Efforts to extinguish the fire are still ongoing.
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In September, the average monthly air temperature in Azerbaijan is expected to be close to the climatic norm. Precipitation levels will also be near the norm, but in some areas, they will exceed it, according to the September forecast from the National Hydrometeorological Service.
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