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PACE PRESIDENT CALLS FOR DIALOGUE BETWEEN AZERBAIJAN'S LEADERSHIP, CIVIL SOCIETY
Journal of Turkish Weekly
Sept 25 2014
25 September 2014
The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
(PACE) Anne Brasseur called on Thursday for a broad dialogue between
the authorities, political figures and civil society in Azerbaijan
after her three-day visit to the country.
"Dialogue requires that all sides must be prepared to listen to each
other, treat each other with respect and try to understand each other,
even though they might not come to an agreement. By making small
steps, progress can be achieved. Our Assembly is ready to support
this process," Brasseur said as quoted on the PACE official website.
During her visit, Brasseur met the President of the Azerbaijan
Republic, the Speaker of Parliament, the Minister of Justice,
the Prosecutor General, and representatives of political forces
in Parliament, as well as members of the Azerbaijani delegation to
the Assembly.
Brasseur expressed concern over "systematic deficiencies in the
operation of justice" in Azerbaijan and encouraged the government
to make "more progress on freedom of expression and freedom of
association, as well as the independence of the judiciary."
Brasseur stated that as a PACE member state, Azerbaijan has to fulfill
its legal and political obligations and commitments.
Anne Brasseur expressed hope that the upcoming parliamentary elections
in Azerbaijan will allow for "a real debate between majority and
opposition political forces as well as representatives of civil
society."
Brasseur also discussed the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh
between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The PACE President supported the
territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and offered help in establishing
a comprehensive political dialogue between the parties.
25 September 2014
http://www.turkishweekly.net/news/172725/pace-president-calls-for-dialogue-between-azerbaijan-39-s-leadership-civil-society.html
Journal of Turkish Weekly
Sept 25 2014
25 September 2014
The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
(PACE) Anne Brasseur called on Thursday for a broad dialogue between
the authorities, political figures and civil society in Azerbaijan
after her three-day visit to the country.
"Dialogue requires that all sides must be prepared to listen to each
other, treat each other with respect and try to understand each other,
even though they might not come to an agreement. By making small
steps, progress can be achieved. Our Assembly is ready to support
this process," Brasseur said as quoted on the PACE official website.
During her visit, Brasseur met the President of the Azerbaijan
Republic, the Speaker of Parliament, the Minister of Justice,
the Prosecutor General, and representatives of political forces
in Parliament, as well as members of the Azerbaijani delegation to
the Assembly.
Brasseur expressed concern over "systematic deficiencies in the
operation of justice" in Azerbaijan and encouraged the government
to make "more progress on freedom of expression and freedom of
association, as well as the independence of the judiciary."
Brasseur stated that as a PACE member state, Azerbaijan has to fulfill
its legal and political obligations and commitments.
Anne Brasseur expressed hope that the upcoming parliamentary elections
in Azerbaijan will allow for "a real debate between majority and
opposition political forces as well as representatives of civil
society."
Brasseur also discussed the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh
between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The PACE President supported the
territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and offered help in establishing
a comprehensive political dialogue between the parties.
25 September 2014
http://www.turkishweekly.net/news/172725/pace-president-calls-for-dialogue-between-azerbaijan-39-s-leadership-civil-society.html