The Marshall Legacy Institute handed over ten dogs trained to search for mines to Azerbaijan on August 23.
The Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) reports that another 20 dogs will be transferred by July 2023.
According to the same source, President of the Marshall Institute Perry Baltimore is expected to visit Baku on August 26, who will sign a memorandum of understanding with ANAMA head Vugar Suleymanov and will visit the Fizuli region. -02D-
Source: Turan News Agency
“With other UN institutions also we are in permanent contact,” said President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev as he received newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan Vladanka Andreeva, APA reports.
“We will need a broad international involvement and assistance from point of view of experts, point of view of advisors. Because the area which we are now restoring is more than 10 thousands square kilometers. And of course, we are in touch with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ office and we are planning to resettle the former refugees as soon as possible but the main problem is landmines, and total devastation on the occupied territories. So, we will work with the United Nations and its institutions in good phase as good partners in order to achieve our main goal of restoration of liberated territories. We count on very active involvement of your office in Baku,” noted the head of state.
Source: Azeri-Press News Agency
President Ilham Aliyev today received the newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator Vladanka Andreeva.
Welcoming the guest, Aliyev noted that 4 UN Security Council resolutions adopted in 1993 demanding the immediate and complete withdrawal of Armenian troops from the internationally recognized territories of Azerbaijan were not implemented. This is despite the fact that three out of five permanent members of the UN Security Council are co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group.
“However, over 28 years, the Minsk Group has missed many opportunities. Many times I raised the issue of imposing sanctions against Armenia, hoping that this could prevent a war, because we wanted to resolve the issue peacefully, ”Aliyev said.
If the sanctions were applied, then the Second Karabakh War could have been avoided. “Therefore, the responsibility for the war lies not only with Armenia, but also with those who cannot or do not want to force her to comply with the norms of international law.
Therefore, Azerbaijan itself complied with all these UN Security Council resolutions. We restored justice and the norms of international law and we acted in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, which recognizes the country’s right to self-defense, ”Aliyev said.
“Now that the war is over, the conflict has been resolved, there is nothing more to talk about. Now we need to look to the future, our main task is to rebuild the destroyed areas. Of course, we hope for further cooperation with the UN on these issues, on the humanitarian situation, we need more interaction with UN institutions, ”Aliyev continued.
He also drew attention to the fact that several years ago Azerbaijan invited UNESCO to come and see what is happening in the occupied territories. “We asked UNESCO to assess the damage caused to our historical monuments by the Armenian invaders, but they refused. UNESCO representatives said that UNESCO does not interfere in political affairs. However, after the war, we received signals from UNESCO that they want to come, ”Aliyev said.
Azerbaijan agreed to visit the UNESCO mission. “According to the latest information, the mission has already been formed, but now Armenia is protesting. Therefore, the visit of the mission is still postponed, ”Aliyev said.
Azerbaijan also maintains contacts with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. “We plan to return all former IDPs to the liberated territories as soon as possible. However, the main problem is complete devastation and mines. “Our main goal is, together with the UN and its structures, to achieve the restoration of the liberated lands. We hope that your office in Baku will actively participate in this, ”Aliyev said.
In turn, Andreeva expressed hope that the trilateral statement signed on November 10 would give impetus to the establishment of lasting peace in the region. “In December, we supported your government’s assessments of the needs of the Karabakh region and immediately raised $ 1 million for demining work in six districts. We will continue to support national deminers, as this is a priority, ”said the UN Resident Coordinator.
The UN is also working with the World Bank, the European Union and other partners to create a fund to coordinate and support ANAMA and conduct mine clearance to the highest standards. “We are committed to supporting efforts to ensure the safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons to the region. On March 1, we signed a new Framework Document on UN Cooperation with Azerbaijan, setting big tasks for the next five years, ”Andreeva continued.
The UN would also like to support government initiatives to build a greener economy and strengthen the capacity of health, social protection, education and justice institutions, ”Andreeva said. -06D-
Source: Turan News Agency
Fire, broken out in Heydar Aliyev Avenue, Nizami district, Baku city, has been localized and extinguished within a short period of time thanks to quick intervene of units of State Fire Protection Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), APA reports citing MES.
Additional information will be provided.
Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) has released information on fire in Heydar Aliyev Avenue of Baku, APA reports citing the Ministry.
112 Call Center received information on fire incidence in Heydar Aliyev Avenue, Nizami district, Baku city. Units of State Fire Protection Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations have been involved in the site.
According to initial information, the alucobond facade of the fence has caught fire in the mentioned address.
Additional information will be provided.
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A fire has broken out on a roadside in Heydar Aliyev Avenue of Baku, APA reports.
The fire has been recorded in one of the buildings on the roadside.
Measures are currently conducted by firefighters in order to prevent the spread of the fire to surrounding areas.
Source: Azeri-Press News Agency
On Tuesday, the head of state Ilham Aliyev received the credentials of the new Belgian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Michel Petermans.
During a short conversation, the sides discussed issues of bilateral relations and, in particular, the development and increase of trade, according to a statement on the website of the President of Azerbaijan. -02D-
Source: Turan News Agency
“Issue regarding the COVID passport and certificate of contraindication is on the agenda”, said the head of Baku City Education Department Mehriban Valiyeva at the online webinar dedicated to the vaccination of the educational workers, APA reports.
She noted that teachers who were vaccinated will be comfortably involved in the education: “But because education is mass, we can’t put people with such contradictions in such a public environment and put others at risk. There will be some restrictions regarding this and this will be completely announced. These issues are discussed for now”.
Source: Azeri-Press News Agency
