PACE RAPPORTEUR SATISFIED WITH REFORMS IN AZERBAIJAN
Noting that this visit is of great significance, the head of the Azerbaijan parliamentary delegation at PACE, chairman of the international relations and inter-parliamentary links standing committee Samad Seyidov said that on 10 May, the people of Azerbaijan marked the 81st anniversary of the national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, who is the only personality in the national history that made known Azerbaijan in Europe and provided its integration to the international community.
On the occasion of birthday of the national leader, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a Decree on pardoning. The Decree shows the policy of humanism of the Azerbaijani state. Recently, President of Azerbaijan made a large speech in the Council of Europe, underlining that Azerbaijan positively regards the European and world values. Human rights in Azerbaijan are protected at highest level. We are pleased that you watch these processes in Azerbaijan and highly assess.
According to Samad Seyidov, the amnesty Decrees are not directly connected to the Council of Europe. These Decrees show how the Azerbaijani state adheres the principles of democracy, human rights protection and civil society building.
You are the PACE Rapporteur on political prisoners. We know you as unbiased man and consider that the hardest problem of Azerbaijan – the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorny Karabakh conflict is at your attention. You are aware of Azerbaijan’s position. We hope, you will tell in your report on the positive steps Azerbaijan makes in the field of human rights protection, democratic state building and this will be evidence to peace intention of Azerbaijan.
Expressing his gratitude for provided information and warm reception, Mr. Malcolm Bruce said we are having very constructive dialogue with the Azerbaijan parliamentary delegation at PACE. This dialogue is important for both sides.
I have been in Azerbaijan six months ago. In the passed period, great changes took place. Statement of the Azerbaijan President at PACE made a deep impression on us. The President makes real steps and we welcome them. We know that solution of the problem needs long time. And continuation of the processes in similar direction pleases us and makes us optimists. Last Decree on amnesty of Azerbaijan President will give a new impetus to the Azerbaijan-COE relations.
At the meeting, also was held exchange of views on a number of issues of mutual interest.
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