POLITICS
AZERBAIJAN’S MINISTER OF JUSTICE MEETS US ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN AFFAIRS
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Justice Fikrat Mammadov today has met with US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried, Ministry’s press-service said.
Mr. Mammadov gave detailed information on establishment of the new courts in the country and useful cooperation with the Council of Europe and USA in this area.
Mr. Fried, in his turn, highly valued works done in Azerbaijan’s court system in the framework of the democratic reforms. “US is keen on further enhancement of cooperation with Azerbaijan”, said Mr. Fried.
The sides also touched on protection of the rule of law, freedom of expression and press, journalists’ responsibilities and other issues.
US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse was present at the meeting.