Press Review 08/14/13

The official press publishes photo essays, and transcript of the meeting between Ilham Aliyev and Vladimir Putin.

The opposition and independent press also focused on the theme of Putin's visit.

Azadlig

The newspaper publishes comments from local and Russian experts on Putin visit and the present state of Azerbaijani-Russian relations.

The newspaper is inclined to the view that Baku and Moscow cannot agree on many issues. In particular, Moscow is concerned about Baku’s talk with Ankara on establishing joint armed forces.

The paper pays much attention to the activities of the National Council and provocations of the authorities against this structure. Authorities try to persuade public opinion about the presence of the the National Council armed wing.

Zerkalo 

A columnist analyzes the talks and results of Putin's visit to Baku. With regard to bilateral agreements, they could be signed without the Presidents, the newspaper said. Therefore, the question why did Putin visit Baku remains unanswered.

Express

The European Union is determined to sign the Association Agreement with Azerbaijan, says a columnist.

As for the Russian President visit, the paper highlights the military aspect and in particular, the volume of Russian Arms purchased by Azerbaijan for $4 billion.

  Today, Rustam Ibragimbekov is documented, as a single presidential candidate of the opposition and  will be presented to the CEC.

Bizim Yol

The main outcome from the President of Russia visit to Baku is the oil company Rosneft coming to Azerbaijan.

Yeni Musavat

The newspaper said that Putin's visit is connected with Moscow's concern about plans to establish a U.S. Air Force base in Azerbaijan.

The newspaper reports that for the past five months, no investigation was conducted on the arrests of NIDA activists. 

 The newspaper reports on the arrest of Musa Papakhov, chief of the financial department of the Defense Ministry.