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BAKU DURING ITS PRESIDENCY IN THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE WILL REJECT CRITICISM OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS
Turan Information Agency, Azerbaijan
January 29, 2014 Wednesday
Baku/28.01.14/Turan:
On January 27 the Azerbaijani delegation to the PACE 27 at the winter
session of the Assembly raised the issue of violation by the Armenian
side in the last days the ceasefire on all fronts, said the head of
the Azerbaijani delegation to PACE, Samad Seyidov .
He and other members of the delegation , according Seyidov, told about
provocative actions of the Armenian side to disrupt the negotiating
process. "They (Armenians ) understand that the negotiation process in
the legal domain is not in their favor, for the whole world considers
Nagorno-Karabakh territory of Azerbaijan," Seyidov said.
In his view, to derail the peace process , the Armenian side violates
ceasefire , resorting to provocations.
Therefore, the Azerbaijani MPs have raised this issue at the session.
Seyidov also called for the continuation of meetings of delegations of
Azerbaijan and Armenia in PACE. "We aim to continue these meetings
because Azerbaijan is committed to peace . We strive for peace,
but Armenia does not. Armenia occupied Azerbaijani territories and
is now spreading across the world the wrong information," Seyidov said.
Asked to comment on criticism in connection with the adoption of
amendments to the legislation that restrict fundamental freedoms,
worsening conditions for NGO activities and problems with political
prisoners, Seyidov said that he more than once witnessed such criticism
at various events in the Council of Europe and other structures. "I
am absolutely sincere repeatedly told the press that Azerbaijan is
ready to deal with the issues of human rights, doing this , and will
continue to do. This question is included in the agenda of the state.
However, the politicization of human rights serves some interests. You
see what processes are taking lace today in Ukraine. You see , today ,
even in developed from the standpoint of human rights in the countries
occur ill horrible things. They want to bring it to Azerbaijan. And
today we have witnessed this. Several people got up and tried to put
the issue on the agenda of Azerbaijan in the discussions do not having
any relation to Azerbaijan," said Seyidov .
He complained that using human rights for political purposes, attempts
are taken to exert pressure on Azerbaijan. "We have always been and
will be against it," said Seyidov.
According to Seyidov, Azerbaijan is ready to cooperate with
international organizations. At the same time, according to Seyidov ,
international organizations differ in their objectives and agenda.
In his view, it is wrong unconditionally agree with the criticism of
international organizations , as this may cause damage to the public
interest. Being asked to comment on the announcement by the Institute
for Peace and Democracy list of 134 political prisoners in Azerbaijan,
Seyidov said that "it brings a smile."
According to him, the IPD included in the lists of persons , without
examining their cases.
This approach is also in international organizations complained Seidov.
" Each question should be studied seriously . Perhaps in that case
human rights have been violated. Nobody denies that. However, it
is unacceptable to use human rights as a political motive for the
pressure on the state," said Seyidov.
Repeating the words of President Ilham Aliyev , Seyidov said that
Azerbaijan is not inclined to sign the agreement with the EU on
the Association.
"We want a higher level of integration with Europe . We want a higher
level of cooperation - strategic cooperation, energy cooperation,
cooperation in the field of human rights, bilateral cooperation on
a reciprocal basis.
This is building relationships and agreements, not on paper , but on
the basis of real values," Seyidov said.
Is the cooperation with the EU on a higher level possible , if
Azerbaijan does not respect human rights? Answering this question
Seyidov said that Azerbaijan will soon begin Presidency in the CE.
"At the end of May in Azerbaijan will be a meeting of the PACE Standing
Committee. In June begins Azerbaijan's chairmanship of the Council of
Europe. This means that Action Plan , including a more active , deep
and wide efforts to ensure human rights will be implemented jointly
with the Council of Europe during the presidency of Azerbaijan. Even
during the presidency of Azerbaijan we will oppose conversion human
rights into a political tool," said Seyidov.--06D--
Turan Information Agency, Azerbaijan
January 29, 2014 Wednesday
Baku/28.01.14/Turan:
On January 27 the Azerbaijani delegation to the PACE 27 at the winter
session of the Assembly raised the issue of violation by the Armenian
side in the last days the ceasefire on all fronts, said the head of
the Azerbaijani delegation to PACE, Samad Seyidov .
He and other members of the delegation , according Seyidov, told about
provocative actions of the Armenian side to disrupt the negotiating
process. "They (Armenians ) understand that the negotiation process in
the legal domain is not in their favor, for the whole world considers
Nagorno-Karabakh territory of Azerbaijan," Seyidov said.
In his view, to derail the peace process , the Armenian side violates
ceasefire , resorting to provocations.
Therefore, the Azerbaijani MPs have raised this issue at the session.
Seyidov also called for the continuation of meetings of delegations of
Azerbaijan and Armenia in PACE. "We aim to continue these meetings
because Azerbaijan is committed to peace . We strive for peace,
but Armenia does not. Armenia occupied Azerbaijani territories and
is now spreading across the world the wrong information," Seyidov said.
Asked to comment on criticism in connection with the adoption of
amendments to the legislation that restrict fundamental freedoms,
worsening conditions for NGO activities and problems with political
prisoners, Seyidov said that he more than once witnessed such criticism
at various events in the Council of Europe and other structures. "I
am absolutely sincere repeatedly told the press that Azerbaijan is
ready to deal with the issues of human rights, doing this , and will
continue to do. This question is included in the agenda of the state.
However, the politicization of human rights serves some interests. You
see what processes are taking lace today in Ukraine. You see , today ,
even in developed from the standpoint of human rights in the countries
occur ill horrible things. They want to bring it to Azerbaijan. And
today we have witnessed this. Several people got up and tried to put
the issue on the agenda of Azerbaijan in the discussions do not having
any relation to Azerbaijan," said Seyidov .
He complained that using human rights for political purposes, attempts
are taken to exert pressure on Azerbaijan. "We have always been and
will be against it," said Seyidov.
According to Seyidov, Azerbaijan is ready to cooperate with
international organizations. At the same time, according to Seyidov ,
international organizations differ in their objectives and agenda.
In his view, it is wrong unconditionally agree with the criticism of
international organizations , as this may cause damage to the public
interest. Being asked to comment on the announcement by the Institute
for Peace and Democracy list of 134 political prisoners in Azerbaijan,
Seyidov said that "it brings a smile."
According to him, the IPD included in the lists of persons , without
examining their cases.
This approach is also in international organizations complained Seidov.
" Each question should be studied seriously . Perhaps in that case
human rights have been violated. Nobody denies that. However, it
is unacceptable to use human rights as a political motive for the
pressure on the state," said Seyidov.
Repeating the words of President Ilham Aliyev , Seyidov said that
Azerbaijan is not inclined to sign the agreement with the EU on
the Association.
"We want a higher level of integration with Europe . We want a higher
level of cooperation - strategic cooperation, energy cooperation,
cooperation in the field of human rights, bilateral cooperation on
a reciprocal basis.
This is building relationships and agreements, not on paper , but on
the basis of real values," Seyidov said.
Is the cooperation with the EU on a higher level possible , if
Azerbaijan does not respect human rights? Answering this question
Seyidov said that Azerbaijan will soon begin Presidency in the CE.
"At the end of May in Azerbaijan will be a meeting of the PACE Standing
Committee. In June begins Azerbaijan's chairmanship of the Council of
Europe. This means that Action Plan , including a more active , deep
and wide efforts to ensure human rights will be implemented jointly
with the Council of Europe during the presidency of Azerbaijan. Even
during the presidency of Azerbaijan we will oppose conversion human
rights into a political tool," said Seyidov.--06D--