POLITICS
PACE REPRESENTATIVES VISITING DISTRICTS OF BALAKEN AND SHEKI
As was informed to AzerTAj, at the meeting held in the Balaken district executive power, the guests were warmly greeted and updated on the geographical position of the district, population, economy, and socio-cultural life.
Presenting to the heads of districts the new co-rapporteur, Mr. Andreas Gross asked to inform on the national composition and occupancy of the residents of the Balaken district, on treatment to national minorities, conclusions of the conducted land reforms, on the work done in connection with solution of the unemployment, current situation in the district press, and other questions.
The European guest was told that in Balaken with the population of 87 thousands, currently are living in peace atmosphere some 20 nationalities. The district is mainly engaged in production of agricultural products.
It was also informed on the avar and ingiloy minorities who have been ensured all rights of residence. At the meeting, also was exchanged on other questions of mutual interest. Then, the guests met representatives of political parties in the districts.
In conclusion, the co-rapporteurs expressed satisfaction with the meetings.
The next day, the PACE co-rapporteurs met representatives of local NGOs in Sheki.